people who are knowledgeable about or skilled in digital technology
example
The conference attracted a diverse group of digerati who shared innovative ideas on the future of technology.
synonyms
techiesdigital nativesgeeks
word origin — The word 'digerati' is a blend of 'digital' and the Italian word 'literati', which refers to people of letters or learning, first coined in the 1990s to describe those proficient in digital technology.
Word Ultra — Set 143
Set 143 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: digerati, jactation, dithyramb, skullduggery, antapex. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
digerati · noun/ˌdɪdʒ.əˈrɑː.ti/
people who are knowledgeable about or skilled in digital technology
The conference attracted a diverse group of digerati who shared innovative ideas on the future of technology.
Synonyms: techies, digital natives, geeks
Origin: The word 'digerati' is a blend of 'digital' and the Italian word 'literati', which refers to people of letters or learning, first coined in the 1990s to describe those proficient in digital technology.
jactation · noun/dʒækˈteɪʃən/
a tossing or shaking of the body
The patient experienced severe jactation during the seizure, causing concern among the medical staff.
Synonyms: tossing, shaking, agitation
Origin: from Latin 'jactatio', derived from 'jacere' meaning 'to throw'
dithyramb · noun/ˈdɪθɪræm/
a passionate or inflated speech or verse composed in honor of Dionysus
The poet delivered a stirring dithyramb that captivated the audience with its exuberance and reverence for the god of wine.
Synonyms: ode, eulogy, hymn
Origin: from the Greek 'dithurambos', derived from 'dithurambos' meaning a hymn sung in honor of Dionysus
skullduggery · noun/ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/
underhanded or unscrupulous behavior
The political campaign was riddled with skullduggery, as candidates resorted to underhanded tactics to undermine each other.
Synonyms: deception, trickery, intrigue
Origin: Originating in the mid-19th century, possibly from the Scottish term 'skulldug' meaning 'to deceive or cheat'.
antapex · noun/ˈæn.teɪ.peks/
the point opposite to the apex of a structure or anatomical feature
The antapex of the structure was carefully analyzed to understand its relation to the surrounding features.
Synonyms: base, bottom, nadir
Origin: Derived from the prefix 'anti-' meaning opposite, and 'apex' from Latin 'apicem', meaning peak or summit.