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Today’s word is "Taciturn": Habitually quiet; not talkative.
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Word of the Day · January 12, 2026
Taciturn
TASS-ih-turn · adjective
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Definition
Habitually quiet; not talkative.
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Origin & Etymology
From Latin taciturnus, from tacitus meaning “silent.”
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Nuance
Taciturn doesn’t mean rude—it means someone who speaks sparingly, even in a crowd.
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Usage
“He’s taciturn in meetings, but his emails are razor-sharp.”
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Fun Fact
“Tacit” (as in tacit agreement) shares the same root—both are about what’s unspoken.
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