mesothet

/mɛsəˈθɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word, possibly related to ‘meso-‘ prefix, meaning middle or intermediate, and possibly related to ‘thet’, an archaic or poetic word for a goddess or a female deity.

“In an etymology lecture, the professor discussed the obscure noun ‘mesothet’, a relic from ancient mythology.”

Synonyms

  • obsolete term
  • rare word

Antonyms

  • common term
  • well-known phrase