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workaday

Workaday (adj) means Suitable for everyday use.

adj
1
Suitable for everyday use.
2
Mundane or commonplace.
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Etymology

Middle English werkedei, from Old Norse virkr dagr (“working day”). Cognate to later workday; see work and day. Used in adjective sense from 16th century. By surface analysis, work + -a- + day. First attested in c. 1200.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of workaday?

"workaday" (adj) means suitable for everyday use.

What are the different meanings of workaday?

"workaday" has 2 main meanings: 1. Suitable for everyday use; 2. Mundane or commonplace.

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