sinecure

Meanings

• noun

  A position of honor or advantage, especially one that involves little work or responsibility.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sinecure
apricure , anecdote , benevolence , cure , diversion , enclure , epicure , fervour , improve , liquor , lure , mature , nature , persevere , reverie , stipend , surveil , tenure , terpsichore , timbre , tournure , verisimilitude

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Variants

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sinecure , sinecures

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Etymology

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From Latin sinicurea, from sinus 'pocket' + cura 'care'. A position that provides a 'pocket' of 'care' or 'ease'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sinecure' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

2. The term 'sinecure' is derived from the Latin words sinus (pocket) and cura (care).

3. In ancient Rome, a 'sinecure' was a seat without a back, symbolizing a position without support or protection.

4. The term 'sinecure' is often used to describe positions within the clergy that are largely ceremonial or symbolic.

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Related Concepts

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1. Patronage: The practice of granting, especially through the state, financial support, resources, or protection to individuals or organizations, often in return for political support or loyalty.

2. Cushy Job: A job that is considered easy and requires little effort or responsibility.

3. Political Appointment: A position or role that is appointed or granted by a government, especially one that is considered to be influential or powerful.

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Culture

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The term 'sinecure' has been used in literature and art to describe positions of power or privilege that are largely ceremonial or symbolic. In Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Malvolio is described as a 'puritan' who 'dreams on his owne battering' and longs for a 'sinecure' – a position of ease and comfort. In modern times, the term is often used pejoratively to describe unproductive or unnecessary positions within organizations.

How to Memorize "sinecure"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a comfortable chair or a 'pocket' where one can relax and enjoy 'care' or 'ease'. This is the essence of a 'sinecure'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sinecure' with the image of a well-dressed, well-fed, and well-rested person enjoying a position of power or privilege with little work or responsibility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the phrase 'Silly People In Nice Easy Roles Understand' to remember the definition of a 'sinecure'.

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