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mundane
What does mundane mean?
mundane (adjective): ordinary; not new; part of the mainstream culture.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use mundane in a sentence?
- The reality is far more mundane. (Tatoeba sentence #12419700 by sundown, CC BY 2.0 FR)
How do you pronounce mundane?
/mənˈdeɪn/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does mundane come from?
From Middle English mondeyne, from Old French mondain, from Late Latin mundānus, from Latin mundus (“world”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of mundane?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “mundane” mean?
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
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having a strong desire for success or achievement
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not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms
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ordinary; not new; part of the mainstream culture
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Which word is closest in meaning to “mundane”?
handsome
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dominant
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everyday
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imperial
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