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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pontification

/pɒntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does pontification mean?

noun

The act of speaking or writing in a pompous or self-important manner, often with a pretentious display of knowledge or authority. The act of providing a clear and authoritative explanation or interpretation of something.

Example

"The professor's pontification on the meaning of life was met with eye-rolling from the students."

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