Meaning
The soul or animating principle of a living thing, especially as contrasted with the animus.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Borrowed from Latin anima (“a current of air, wind, air, breath, the vital principle, life, soul”), sometimes equivalent to animus (“mind”), both from Proto-Indo-European *h₂enh₁- (“to breathe, blow”); see animus. Cognate with Ancient Greek ἄνεμος (ánemos, “wind”), Old English anda (“anger, envy, zeal”). More at onde.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 32 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-05MACGIKN
- 2026-08-14MADGINT
- 2026-07-25IAMNOTZ
- 2026-06-23AIJMNRU
- 2026-06-04MANIDLT
- 2026-05-28AGIJMNU
- 2026-05-15MANGCIP
- 2026-04-19MATLINU
- 2026-03-26IADLMNO
- 2026-03-01MAFGINR
- 2026-02-26IATMNYC
- 2026-02-21MACINOT
+20 earlier appearances in the archive.