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Word of the Day: ‘crepuscular’ — with winter nights arriving earlier, here’s a word you should know
The word “crepuscular” comes from the Latin word “crepusculum,” meaning “twilight or dusk,” according to Etymonline. According to Merriam-Webster, its first known usage in the English language was in 1668.
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The word “susurrus” is pronounced /suh-SUR-uhs/. The word “susurrus” is directly borrowed from the Latin noun “susurrus,” meaning “a hum” or “a whisper,” according to Merriam-Webster. Its first known usage in the English language was in 1826.
TL;DR: Microsoft will introduce a Startup Boost feature for Word to reduce load times by preloading the app shortly after system boot. This background task improves performance by keeping Word in a paused state until launched, enhancing user experience ...
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