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Word of the Day – Inquinate

By December 12, 2025Word of the Day

Inquinate (transitive verb)

in-kwin-ayt

Defile; corrupt

Latin inquinatus, past participle of inquinare, from in- in- entry + -quinare (akin to Latin caenum filth, ordure)

Example sentences

“My muddy boots continue to inquinate my tiny home through the winter.”

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