{"word":"nexus","date":"2026-10-12","partOfSpeech":"noun","pronunciation":"NEK-sus","definition":"a relationship or connection between people or things","example":"The cultural district serves as a nexus for art and cuisine.","etymology":"The word nexus comes from Latin, where it is a noun form of the verb \"nectere,\" meaning \"to tie or bind,\" and originally referred to a connection or link. The word entered English in the 15th century, initially retaining its Latin sense of a physical connection or bond.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/nexus-2026-10-12","fetchedAt":"2026-10-12T09:39:09.803Z","cached":false}