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The word “erudite” is an adjective that means having or showing great knowledge or learning. The word “erudite” is pronounced ...

The dictionary says the viral word, which has become particularly popular among members of Gen Alpha, is "meaningless, ...

Dictionary.com’s word of the year isn’t even really a word. It’s the viral term “6-7” that kids and teenagers can’t stop repeating and laughing about and parents and teachers can’t make any sense of.

TIME and Merriam-Webster, the dictionary publisher helping millions of people understand and use language better, are teaming up to launch a new Word of the Day video series. Through this partnership, ...