Word of the Day

Pythonic


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Pythonic is an adjective that means able to predict the future.

The word python, best known as a deadly type of snake, comes directly from Greek. It meant ‘spirit of divination.’ Here’s an example of pythonic in use:

Mindy’s pythonic powers always impressed me. She predicted our horrible softball team would lose every game, and she was right every time.

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