Many words in the English language that seem remarkably common have a surprising secondary definition known mostly to scientists in different disciplines. Here are 18 words drawn from the American ...

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Word of the day Syzygy explains a scientific term used in astronomy. It describes a straight-line arrangement of celestial ...

Nescience, a word from Latin, means ignorance or lack of knowledge. It describes a state of unawareness. Understanding such ...