Brand new dictionary

A brand new dictionary! Let's start with some basic definitions and then explore some interesting words and phrases.

Basic Definitions:

1. Word: A unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or symbols that convey meaning.
2. Definition: A statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.
3. Vocabulary: The collection of words and phrases known and used by an individual or group.

Interesting Words and Phrases:

1. Gobemouche (n.): A person who is easily deceived or manipulated.
2. Sonder (n.): The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.
3. Kintsugi (n.): The art of repairing broken pottery with gold or silver lacquer, highlighting the brokenness rather than disguising it.
4. Meraki (v.): To do something with soul, creativity, or love; to put something of yourself into your work.
5. Yūgen (n.): A profound and mysterious sense of the beauty of the world, and the sad beauty of human suffering.

Fun Facts:

1. The word "dictionary" comes from the Latin "dictionarium," meaning "a collection of words."
2. The first English dictionary was published in 1604 by Robert Cawdrey, titled "A Table Alphabeticall."
3. The most widely used dictionary in the world is the Oxford English Dictionary, which contains over 170,000 entries.

Challenge:

1. Try to use one of the interesting words or phrases above in a sentence today.
2. Share a word or phrase that you think is interesting or unique, and its definition.

Let's keep exploring the world of words and language together!