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TWTS: A quintessential enough guide to "quintessential"

The words "decimate" and "unique" are quintessential examples of how a word’s meaning can shift from its etymological roots.

Om Podcasten

That's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. Each week University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan will discuss why we say what we say with Michigan Public Weekend Edition host Rebecca Kruth.