"lachesism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by American author and neologist John Koenig, creator of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, with reference to the Ancient Greek goddess Lachesis, the Fate responsible for alloting the span of each mortal's life. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q124285668}} Coined by American author and neologist John Koenig, {{der|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lachesism (uncountable)
  1. (neologism, rare) The yearning for the clarity or reprioritisation afforded by surviving a disaster. Wikipedia link: Fates, Lachesis, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Tags: neologism, rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Emotions
    Sense id: en-lachesism-en-noun-aGuTsC70 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English neologisms, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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