Word of the Day: Katabasis

Can you pronounce katabasis?

March 12, 2026

Today's Word Brought to You By noun 1. A going or marching down or back. 2. Retreat; especially, a military retreat. Today's Word Brought to You By   The Secret to Being the Most Informed Person in the Room It's time to rise above the echo chambers. 1440 delivers the facts, from politics and business to science and culture, all in a five-minute daily read. Join the ranks of the well-informed. Sign Up *This content is brought to you by our sponsor, which helps keep our content free. "The novel traces his katabasis from corporate success to burnout." "That rough semester felt like a personal katabasis I had to climb out of." "After the scandal, the influencer's career went through a public katabasis." Greek, early 20th century The 2025 fantasy novel "Katabasis" by R.F. Kuang appropriately follows two academic magicians as they journey into hell to retrieve their banished professor. In mythology, a katabasis ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words?

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