Word of the Day: Epochal

Can you pronounce epochal?

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

adjective 1. Forming or characterizing an epoch; epoch-making. "My sister was lucky enough to see Prince on his epochal Sign O' the Times tour." "The scientist's discovery was so epochal that people joked she needed to start planning for the Nobel Prize ceremony." "The fall of the Berlin Wall was considered the last epochal moment of the Cold War." Ads help keep Word Daily free. English, late 17th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings From the Latin "epocha," referring to the beginning of a new time period, the word "epoch" defines a period of time or history marked by significant events. The adjective "epochal" describes the kinds of events that define a period of history as an epoch. We rarely think of current events and moments as "epochal," but era-defining events are revealed with the passage of time. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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