mundane

Definition

Lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary. Relating to worldly rather than spiritual concerns.

Etymology

From Latin 'mundanus' meaning 'of the world,' derived from 'mundus' (world). Originally distinguished earthly matters from heavenly ones in medieval usage, later evolved to mean simply ordinary or commonplace.

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