Pronounced: SPRACK-guh-fuel, noun
Notes: This is a great word to know
Yesterday’s word
The word sophrosyne means “soundness of mind, as expressed in moderation, self-control, and prudence
First usage
This word goes back to the late 1800s
Background / Comments
The word comes from the Greek word sophrosyne which comes from sophon (of sound mind, prudent). As I noted yesterday, the pronunciation is a bit unusual.
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