Quotidian — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /kwō-ˈti-dē-ən/ quo·tid·i·an

Meaning & Definition of Quotidian

Quotidian (adjective)

  1. occurring every day
  2. belonging to each day, everyday
  3. commonplace, ordinary

Quotidian (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. often observed or encountered

    "not content with the quotidian quarrels that other couples had, they had rows that shook the entire neighborhood"

    similar: common, common or garden (chiefly British), commonplace, everyday, familiar, frequent, garden-variety, household, ordinary, routine, ubiquitous, usual, a dime a dozen
    related: normal, regular, standard, de rigueur, mandatory, obligatory, general, universal, ceaseless, constant, continual, continuous, incessant, unceasing, endemic, popular, prevailing, prevalent, rampant, perennial, recurrent, repeated
    opposite: extraordinary, infrequent, rare, seldom, uncommon, unfamiliar, unusual
    near: aberrant, abnormal, irregular, unnatural, intermittent, occasional, sporadic

  2. occurring, done, produced, or appearing every day

    "plagued by a quotidian coughing fit, the result of years of smoking"

    similar: daily, day-to-day, diurnal
    related: alternate, cyclic, intermittent, periodic, recurrent, recurring, regular, ceaseless, continual, continued, continuing, continuous, everlasting, frequent, incessant, nonstop, perpetual, unbroken, unceasing, uninterrupted, unremitting
    near: monthly, weekly, yearly, erratic, infrequent, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, spastic, sporadic, interrupted

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Quotidian

The most common words with a similar meaning to Quotidian:

Chiefly British: common or garden
common, commonplace, everyday, familiar, frequent, garden-variety, household, ordinary, routine, ubiquitous, usual, daily, day-to-day, diurnal, a dime a dozen

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Quotidian

Words with the opposite meaning of Quotidian:

extraordinary, infrequent, rare, seldom, uncommon, unfamiliar, unusual

Related Words for Quotidian

normal, regular, standard, de rigueur, mandatory, obligatory, general, universal, ceaseless, constant, continual, continuous, incessant, unceasing, endemic, popular, prevailing, prevalent, rampant, perennial, recurrent, repeated, alternate, cyclic, intermittent, periodic, recurring, continued, continuing, everlasting

Near Antonyms of Quotidian

aberrant, abnormal, irregular, unnatural, intermittent, occasional, sporadic, monthly, weekly, yearly, erratic, spasmodic, spastic, interrupted

Word Forms of Quotidian

Derived words: quotidian (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Quotidian

Middle English cotidian, from Anglo-French, from Latin quotidianus, cotidianus, from quotidie every day, from quot (as) many as + dies day deity

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Quotidian

What does "Quotidian" mean?

"Quotidian" means occurring every day. As an adjective, it is defined as: occurring every day. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Quotidian"?

Other words for "Quotidian" include common, common or garden, commonplace, everyday, familiar, frequent, garden-variety and household. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Quotidian" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Quotidian"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Quotidian". Common alternatives include common, common or garden, commonplace, everyday, familiar, frequent, garden-variety, household, ordinary and routine.

What is the opposite of "Quotidian"?

Antonyms of "Quotidian" include extraordinary, infrequent, rare, seldom, uncommon, unfamiliar and unusual. Near antonyms include aberrant, abnormal, irregular and unnatural.

How do you use "Quotidian" in a sentence?

Examples of "Quotidian" in a sentence: "not content with the quotidian quarrels that other couples had, they had rows that shook the entire neighborhood"; "plagued by a quotidian coughing fit, the result of years of smoking".

Is "Quotidian" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Quotidian" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Quotidian"?

"Quotidian" is pronounced /kwō-ˈti-dē-ən/ and divided into syllables as quo·tid·i·an.

What is the origin of the word "Quotidian"?

"Quotidian" comes from Middle English cotidian, from Anglo-French, from Latin quotidianus, cotidianus, from quotidie every day, from quot (as) many as + dies day deity. First known use: 14th century.