Lexivague (adjective) — describing a word that is intuitively understood but difficult to clearly define or explain.
The word 'quirky' is often lexivague—everyone knows what it means, but it’s hard to explain clearly.
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From Latin “lex,” meaning law + French “novre,” to make new (see innovate word roots).
Loosely synonymous with "lixiviate"; to extract one substance from another.
From Latin “lex,” meaning law + French “novre,” to make new (see innovate word roots).
Loosely synonymous with "lixiviate"; to extract one substance from another.
HBO is trying to lexivate a new way to distribute their broadcasts. They are getting all over Sling Box because it is somewhat successful.
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From Latin “lex,” meaning law + French “novre,” to make new (see innovate word roots).
Loosely synonymous with "lixiviate"; to extract one substance from another.
From Latin “lex,” meaning law + French “novre,” to make new (see innovate word roots).
Loosely synonymous with "lixiviate"; to extract one substance from another.
HBO is trying to lexivate a new way to distribute their broadcasts. They are getting all over Sling Box because it is somewhat successful.
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