Quotidian
[kwo-TIH-dee-ən]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Latin, 14th century
1.
Of or occurring every day; daily.
2.
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Examples of Quotidian in a sentence
"Steve looked forward to his quotidian chore of collecting eggs."
"Washing the dishes was a quotidian task, but she made the time pass quickly by listening to music."
About Quotidian
Quotidian originated from the Latin word "cotidie," or "daily," then further developed through Old French and Middle English. If you're talking about your daily tasks, you might refer to them as your quotidian tasks. Another usage for "quotidian" is as a synonym for "mundane."
Did you Know?
Do most tasks feel quotidian to you? Try gamifying your to-do list. By keeping a bullet journal or using a productivity app to map your day, you can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
