That
which Binds Us Together Makes Us Stronger
The
beauty of this week’s word is it can be creative, scientific, or political … in
theory …
COLLIGATE (kälʹɘ gātʹ) vt. – 1) to bind together; 2) to relate (isolated facts) by
some reasonable explanation, esp. so as to evolve a general principle (n.
– colligation). [WW #269]
Well we’ve certainly been bombarded by many colligated
hypotheses over the past couple of months. Applied to our current
circumstances, it’s easy enough to grasp the theory behind this week’s Wordplay!
Colligate is one of those words that seems simple enough at first glance, but
if you really think about its definition “relate (isolated facts) by some
reasonable explanation,” it could get complicated to the point of conspiracy
theories!
Which for writers, makes colligate an incredibly interesting word to slip into a novel or biography, or
pretty much any genre scene in which ideas, attitudes, and opinions are
explored and discussed.
It also lends a spark to casual conversation as we
use colligation to investigate alternative measures to just about everything in today’s
version of life. Whether we add or detract from what was there, or lay out
ideas to colligate what feels like disparate pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, there is always another way …
Word Challenge: COLLIGATE. Discover your new path, as you fit colligate into your week of experimental writings.
Learning knows no prejudices or boundaries, and it isn’t fattening!
Expanding your mind is a no-cost, simple joy. Do you feel that way too? What’s
your inspiration? Share your creative genius and Wordplay Wednesday comments below.
Write first for yourself … only then can you write for others. (L.Rochelle)
[LinDee Rochelle is a writer and editor by
trade, and an author by way of Rock & Roll. She has published two books in
her Blast from Your Past series (of
three) about pioneering R&R Radio DJs. True behind-the-mic tales make GREAT
Holiday and anytime Gifts available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years
1954-1959; and Book
2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon … The Psychedelic
Seventies!]
*Note: 1) Dictionary
definitions are quoted from Webster’s New World College Dictionary. Yes,
we sometimes present them out of “official” context—but that’s half the fun!
Think of it as “creative context.” 2) Neither I (LinDee Rochelle) nor Penchant
for Penning are responsible for how you use information found here, that may
result in legal action.
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