peripatetic — traveling from place to place, especially working or based in various places for relatively short periods
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: traveling from place to place, especially working or based in various places for relatively short periods
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌperɪpəˈtetɪk/
Example Sentences
- My friend's peripatetic career as a food critic took him to restaurants in 50 countries, but he still can't cook instant noodles properly.
- The peripatetic sales representative covered three states in one week.
- Living a peripatetic life sounds romantic until you realize you've forgotten which hotel room key goes to which city.
peripatetic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌperɪpəˈtetɪk/]
traveling from place to place, especially working or based in various places for relatively short periods
The peripatetic photographer never stays in one city for more than a week.
Perry's pathetic packing - always traveling, never staying!
Peripatetic and athletic, creating art that's purely aesthetic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'peripatetikos' meaning 'of walking about,' derived from 'peripatein' (peri- around + patein to walk). The term was associated with Aristotle, who taught while walking in the Lyceum.
Breakdown
peri- (around) + patetic (from patein, to walk) = peripatetic (one who walks around)
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📝Examples
“My friend's peripatetic career as a food critic took him to restaurants in 50 countries, but he still can't cook instant noodles properly.”
“The peripatetic sales representative covered three states in one week.”
“Living a peripatetic life sounds romantic until you realize you've forgotten which hotel room key goes to which city.”
“The company employed peripatetic consultants who specialized in temporary problem-solving.”
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