Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2009/February

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splinter v

To come apart into long sharp fragments. To cause to break apart into long sharp fragments. (figuratively) To break, or cause to break, into factions

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desultory adj

Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence. As a digression; not connected with the subject

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livery n

Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants. The paint scheme of a vehicle or fleet of vehicles. (law) The delivery of property from one owner to the next

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dogma n

An authoritative principle, belief, or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true. A doctrine relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader

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Ishikawa diagram n

A diagram used in quality management to display a detailed list of causes and effects of a problem and thus to decipher the root cause of a problem

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xanthous adj

Yellow-brown; yolk-colored. (archaic) Pertaining to people with skin and hair that is lighter than usual for their race or ethnicity

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penny for your thoughts phrase

(idiomatic) A phrase used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted

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