Thursday, February 4, 2010

Word of the Day - February 2010

procrastination
pro·cras'ti·na'tion
n.
pro·cras'ti·na'tor n.

Definition:
the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time

Originates from the word Procrastinate (pro·cras·ti·nate)
v. pro·cras·ti·nat·ed, pro·cras·ti·nat·ing, pro·cras·ti·nates

Synonyms:

prolong, postpone

Notable Examples:
"Procrastination is the thief of time"
[Edward Young The Complaint: Night Thoughts]

- by Language Evaluator, Johnny Tan, CC (Fort Canning Toastmasters Club)