Monday, July 21, 2025

Memories May Fade, but Don't Forget "Dislimn"

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To dislimn means "to become dim or indistinct," fading away like it was never there. Built from the prefix "dis-" plus the old verb "limn," meaning "to paint or sketch," it has long described pictures, outlines, and even memories slowly disappearing. Now you have a fitting word for when the latest chalk masterpiece on the driveway fades away in a summer storm.

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July 21, 2025

dislimn

[ dis-lim ] verb

to cause to become dim or indistinct

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