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diary

Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/

The English word “diary” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.
  2. A personal organizer or appointment diary.

verb

  1. To keep a diary or journal.

adjective

  1. Lasting for one day.

Etymology

From Latin diārium (“a daily allowance for soldiers, in Late Latin also ‘diary’”), neuter of *diārius, from diēs (“a day”) (whence also journal). Cognate with Spanish diario (“daily; diary”).

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