Word of the Day: Nisus

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Today's Word Brought to You By noun 1. A mental or physical effort to attain a specific goal; a striving. 2. The periodic procreative desire manifested in the spring by birds, etc. Today's Word Brought to You By Upgrade to the Roof of Your Dreams Leaks don't just ruin your day — they also can damage your home. Whether it's a stubborn drip or an emergency repair, Remodel Your Home connects you with trusted roofing pros who'll tackle leaks and upgrade your roof with materials such as metal, slate, cedar shake, tile, and composite. Don't wait — your home deserves the best. Get Your Quote "The scientist's nisus driving her research came from losing her grandmother at a young age." "He credited his nisus to run a marathon to the support from his running club." "The nisus to break the record was evident in the swimmer's rigorous training program." Latin, late 17th century "Nisus" comes from the Latin words "nīsus" ("effort") and "nītī" ("to strive"). It's mostly used in a philosophical sense to refer to the concerted, dedicated effort required for a specific goal. It was used widely by 18th- and 19th-century thinkers to describe processes of governmental, scientific, and personal development. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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