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tedious

/หˆtiห.di.ษ™s/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.adjective

Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œSorting through thousands of old receipts is a tedious process.โ€
  • โ€œThe professor gave a tedious lecture that put half the students to sleep.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English: from Old French tedieux or medieval Latin taediosus, from Latin taedium 'weariness' (from taedere 'to disgust').

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of someone saying 'TED, is this going to take much longer?' during a very boring speech.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œtediousโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œtediousโ€ in English?

In English, tedious (adjective) is defined as: โ€œToo long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œtediousโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œSorting through thousands of old receipts is a tedious process.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œtediousโ€?

Common synonyms include:boring,monotonous,wearisome,dull,dreary

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œtediousโ€?

Late Middle English: from Old French tedieux or medieval Latin taediosus, from Latin taedium 'weariness' (from taedere 'to disgust').