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omnivoracity

noun/ɑmˈnɪvərəsi/

the quality of being omnivorous or consuming a variety of foods

The omnivoracity of bears allows them to adapt to various environments and food sources, from berries to fish.

omnivorousness,variety,diversity
word origin — The word 'omnivoracity' is derived from the Latin root 'omnivorus' (from 'omni-' meaning 'all' and 'vorare' meaning 'to devour'), combined with the suffix '-ity' which indicates a state or quality.

Word Ultra — Set 262

Set 262 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: omnivoracity, cathexis, eisegesis, entelechy, tmesis. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. omnivoracity · noun/ɑmˈnɪvərəsi/

    the quality of being omnivorous or consuming a variety of foods

    The omnivoracity of bears allows them to adapt to various environments and food sources, from berries to fish.

    Synonyms: omnivorousness,variety,diversity

    Origin: The word 'omnivoracity' is derived from the Latin root 'omnivorus' (from 'omni-' meaning 'all' and 'vorare' meaning 'to devour'), combined with the suffix '-ity' which indicates a state or quality.

  2. cathexis · noun/kæˈθɛk.sɪs/

    the investment of mental or emotional energy in a person, object, or idea

    The cathexis of her childhood memories often influenced her decisions in adulthood, as she subconsciously prioritized relationships that mirrored those early experiences.

    Synonyms: investment, attachment, fixation

    Origin: from Greek 'kathexis', meaning 'to hold' or 'to occupy'

  3. eisegesis · noun/ˌaɪsəˈdʒisɪs/

    the interpretation of a text by reading into it one's own ideas or biases

    Critics argue that his eisegesis of the biblical texts undermines their original meaning and intent.

    Synonyms: misinterpretation, projection, reading-in

    Origin: from the Greek 'eis' meaning 'into' and 'gesis' meaning 'to lead'.

  4. entelechy · noun/ɪnˈtɛl.ə.ki/

    the realization of potential or the essence of something in its most developed state

    The artist's latest piece is an expression of his entelechy, showcasing the culmination of his creativity and vision.

    Synonyms: actualization, realization, manifestation

    Origin: from Greek 'entelechy', meaning 'having its end within itself' (entelecheia), derived from 'enteles' (complete) + 'echein' (to have)

  5. tmesis · noun/ˈtmiːsɪs/

    the separation of components of a compound word by an intervening word or words

    In the humorous phrase 'abso-bloody-lutely', the tmesis creates a strong emphasis that adds to the expression's intensity.

    Synonyms: separation, division, splitting

    Origin: from Greek 'tmesis' meaning 'a cutting' or 'division'