Word of the Day - 05/26/26
jejune
/dʒɪ'dʒun/(adj.): displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
His jejune comments revealed his immaturity and inexperience with the subject matter.
(adj.): dull or lacking significance
The professor found the student's essay jejune, lacking any original thought or significant analysis.
Word Origin
The word 'jejune' originates from the Latin word 'ieiunus', meaning 'fasting, hungry, meager, or barren'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century.
The anatomical term 'jejunum', referring to a part of the small intestine, shares the same Latin root 'ieiunus'. It was so named because it was often found empty or 'fasting' after death.