vicissitude — natural changes and variations occurring in life or in a particular situation, especially alternations between good and bad fortune
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: natural changes and variations occurring in life or in a particular situation, especially alternations between good and bad fortune
Pronunciation (IPA): /vɪˈsɪsɪˌtud/
Example Sentences
- The startup went through many vicissitudes - from garage to IPO to bankruptcy.
- My diet has gone through such vicissitudes that my pants don't know what size to be.
- Despite all the vicissitudes of her career, she remained optimistic.
vicissitude
NOUN[/vɪˈsɪsɪˌtud/]
natural changes and variations occurring in life or in a particular situation, especially alternations between good and bad fortune
Life's vicissitudes tossed the old sailor from calm seas to raging storms.
Through life's vicissitude, keep gratitude in your attitude!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vicissitudo', derived from 'vicis' meaning 'change' or 'alternation'. The word ultimately relates to the concept of things turning or changing in succession.
Breakdown
vicis- (change, alternation) + -itude (noun suffix expressing state or condition) = vicissitude (the state of undergoing changes)
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📝Examples
“The startup went through many vicissitudes - from garage to IPO to bankruptcy.”
“My diet has gone through such vicissitudes that my pants don't know what size to be.”
“Despite all the vicissitudes of her career, she remained optimistic.”
“The vicissitudes of teenage emotions made parenting feel like riding a roller coaster blindfolded.”
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