Quotidian

Meaning

Of or occurring every day; commonplace and ordinary.

Origin / Etymology

Latin quotidianus (daily), from quotidie (every day)

Synonyms

Everyday Mundane Routine

Antonyms

Extraordinary Exceptional Singular

Example Sentence

"For millions of women, the quotidian burden of fetching water reflects a deeper failure of public infrastructure."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in Essay and GS1 Society answers to dignify the lived, everyday realities of ordinary citizens.

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