Quotidian

Definition

Occurring or happening daily; commonplace, ordinary, and lacking excitement or distinction. Used to describe routine matters, everyday activities, or regular occurrences that are so familiar they may seem mundane.

Example Usage

Her novel elevated the quotidian struggles of working mothers into something profound and moving.

Origin

From Latin quotidianus, derived from quotidie (daily), composed of quot (how many) + dies (day).

Fun Fact

While quotidian literally means 'daily,' it's often used more broadly to mean 'ordinary' or 'unremarkable' rather than strictly referring to daily recurrence.

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