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Word of the Day – Proceleusmatic

By May 21, 2023Word of the Day

Proceleusmatic (adj)

pros-ul-oos-mat-ik

Inciting, animating, or inspiring.

Proceleusmatic comes from Ancient Greek prokeleusmatikós, the name of a unit of rhythm. The keleusma- part means “summons,” comes from keleúein, “to rouse to action, command,” and is the source of Spanish saloma, a rhythmic work song. Proceleusmatic was first recorded in English at the turn of the 18th century.

Example sentences

“The proceleusmatic energy spread through the room in whispers.”

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