Today's Word of the Day:
Scotopic
/skə(ʊ)ˈtɒpɪk/
Adjective
(physiology) Denoting or relating to scotopia (“vision of an eye under dim or low-light conditions”), believed to involve chiefly the rod cells of the retina; also, adapted to vision under low-light conditions.
October 11th, 2026
Previous Word of the Days:
Ballad
/ˈbæləd/
Noun
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
October 10th, 2026
Longship
/ˈlɒŋʃɪp/
Noun
A type of naval vessel made by the Vikings.
October 9th, 2026
Compiler
/kəmˈpaɪlə/
Noun
(software) A computer program that transforms source code into object code.
October 8th, 2026