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One word for limited or piecemeal benefit
I'm writing a paper on data strategy for large corporates. In this paper I define 4 levels of maturity on the path to a Google-like nirvana state where corporate, client, user, and other data is ...
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What noun means “the state of being intrigued/amazed by something”?
What noun means "the state of being intrigued/amazed by something"?
For example, the state of being poor is poverty.
Is there such a word for being intrigued/amazed?
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Word to describe a lack of something, never having had it [closed]
I am looking for a single short word, preferably noun. Words in other languages are definitely of interest.
What is a word for the utter lack of something, never having had it?
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word for false nostalgia
Is there a word to describe nostalgia for things that never existed? For example, a 1950s-style diner is supposed to reconstruct a cultural archetype, but there never existed such a diner. John Wayne ...
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Correct translatation of the German word “Folgeverhalten” in the technical domain of control feedback systems
I have asked various online dictionaries about the translation of the German word Folgeverhalten.
At these dictionaries it is translated as "subsequent behaviour" or "following behavior". I am in ...
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Is there a word for start and end of a time period? [closed]
Is there a word used to describe the extremities of an arbitrary time period? The word "weekend" refers to the end of a week, but it's limited to the week and it only describes the end, but not the ...
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Is there a word like cardinal or ordinal but for the “single, double, triple” series?
The words one, two, three, and so on are the cardinal numbers.
Similarly, first, second, third, and so on are the
ordinal numbers.
Is there a similar term for the words single, double, triple, ...
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Word for inexplicable physical discomfort?
A while ago I saw a photo of a lotus seed that scarred me for life. Now whenever I see the picture of a lotus seed or something that even has a similar pattern I feel uneasy, shudder and get goose ...
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Word describing 'not content with small achievement, but working hard to achieve higher level'
I am looking for a single English word which describes the mental quality of being not content with small achievement, but working hard to achieve higher level. For example, an artist who is not ...
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Word for “parents with children who have moved out”?
How do you call someone, or someone's point in life when their children moved out and they have more time, or are willing to make riskier career choices?
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One word for the act of being born?
Is there any one word for the act of being born?
The closest things I could think of are:
I was born
I come to life
She is giving birth to me
I'm interested in knowing if there is one word to ...
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What is one word for “more or less equal” [closed]
The want to convey the meaning of a phrase "more or less equal". The quality being compared is skill. For example: we are more or less equally skilled to code.
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First appearance of a ghost after a person's death
In the ballet Giselle, the title character dies at the end of Act 1.
One wouldn't generally describe her ghostly presence in Act 2 as the result of a resurrection, because that implies that her ...
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Like ambidextrous, but for a thing
We know that "ambidextrous" describes (roughly) the ability to use both hands. Are there words in English the capture the idea of something that is "suitable for use by either hand"? Similarly, is ...
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Syllable Count for Apparent Monosyllabic Words
How many syllables are there in "child," "wild," and field"? If we look at the dictionary, it will tell us that these are monosyllabic words. There appear, however, to be diphthongs in each of these ...
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A better way to phrase “his masterwork” or “his epic”?
In the context of an artist. Like, let's say, Dali's "melting clocks" painting; we would call that his (blank), AKA his most recognizable/meaningful/popular/"epic" work.
I think there is, perhaps, a ...
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One word for “any way around it”
Let us say I frame a sentence as follows:
Is there any way around this problem?
I want to convey the feeling that bypass, or trick without actually using the problem, without actually dealing ...
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Words based on the names of gods [closed]
While the word christen means "to baptise" or "to make Christian", in another sense, it has shed its religious connotations to simply mean "to name" or even "use for the first time". Is there any ...
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Are there any specific words for the first events and first things [closed]
Are there any specific words for the first events and first things like the first rain, the first fruit of a plant, the first grey hairs, etc.?
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Lexically recognized synonym for “humblebrag”?
As one might guess, a humblebrag is one who uses a pretense of humility as a vehicle for boasting. This word can be found at Urban Dictionary but, it appears, nowhere more authoritative. Yet, of ...
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Nuances between “extenuate” and “palliate”?
I'm looking for a word which defines the act of "making an offence look less severe". However, this can be done rightfully (because an offence might in reality be excusable because of unfavorable ...
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Generic time range word
I am looking for a word that can replace idioms like daily or monthly, but has the same meaning, and it's generic.
By example, if I want to describe my pocket money, I can say I have a daily amount, ...
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Simple word/ slang for “Re-share a content”
I need a simple(commonly used/known) word or short slang(2 words max.) which means to re-share a piece of information with your network of friends.
Something just like "Share" on social networks.
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A word for “modify/delete/change a newspaper article” [closed]
a word for " a person/politician asking to review/modify a newspaper article before it is published"
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Alternative to “accessible”
In the context of a technical manual, engineers use the word "accessible" to indicate that a piece of hardware should have "easy access" for repair, maintenance, and other modifications.
What would ...
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What is a song played at the end of a movie called?
At the end of some movies, there is a song to be played. Is there any word to call these songs?
As an example "My Heart Will Go On" from Celine Dion at the of Titanic.
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Word to describe “concealing” positive emotions, in fear of being perceived as irrational
This will be a bit hard to explain, but I'll give it a shot.
I am looking for a good word to describe: A person hiding his intense positive enthusiasm and excitement for something, as to not seem ...
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What is student discussion place called? [closed]
Is there any English (or in other languages) word for a place where students of different colleges discuss about activities (events, reputation) of their colleges/universities
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What are the names of the two sides of a coin? [closed]
I know one side is called 'flower'. But I don't know the other side's name. And any other common ways of calling them.
Are 'head' and 'tail' right?
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One word for “any time after this moment”
I was just wondering if there is some sweet and apt word for the phrase "any time after this moment".
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If “latter” comes first, and “former” comes second, what comes third? Or fourth? [closed]
If we had an hour long discussion, and discussed 5 topics: A, B, C, D and E in order, to the extent that we are talking about "E" right now, if "D" is the latter, and "C" is the former, what is "B" to ...
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How do you form the 'north' and 'south' versions of 'occident' and 'orient'?
How does one correctly form the "north" and "south" forms for which occident and orient are "west" and "east"?
I found boreal and austral, but those look like adjectives and I'm after the nouns.
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What is the act of self-referencing?
Ok, so something can be self-referencing.
"This sentence contains thirty-eight letters."
or
"This is not a pipe."
But what is "doing that" called?
Along the lines of how self-deprecating is ...
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What word describes the amount an object is filled towards its capacity?
Given an object that can hold a capacity of something, is there a word which describes the current amount it holds towards that capacity?
For example, if an elevator has a capacity of 20 persons, and ...
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Is there a term for simultaneous snow and rain?
I'm from Australia where we don't have so many kinds of precipitation. I'm familiar with these:
rain
hail
snow
sleet
As I understand it, sleet refers to frozen rain but I'm not totally familiar ...
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Term for buzzing or hissing sound often created by vibration
Specifically, I am referring to the hissing, buzzing, S-like, or fuzzy sound that is created when electronic speakers play sounds or music near their volume or frequency limits.
I recall having ...
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Can you find a noun for the word “diminish”? [closed]
What I meant by "diminish" is the reduction in value of something abstract.
For example:
The purpose of the principle is to set a standard of morality
according to the promotion or __ of ...
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Is there a word for a compilation of charts?
What word can best describe multiple charts put together?
(Graphs, in math context - not projections/business)
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A Vocabulary word meaning: “ to completely embody the meaning of a term ” [closed]
Example:
( a really REALLY bad situation )
This situation __ FUBAR
Some synonyms I can come up with:
embodies
exemplifies
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Name for relation between a man’s two wives?
What is the relation between the two wives of a man called?
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Word for something that can be validated
What is a word to describe something that can be validated? From verify we have verifiable. What is the equivalent for valid or validate?
Obviously validifiable is not a word, so what is the ...
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What is the word for using one part of speech where another would be more grammatical?
There's a Greek word that means using the wrong part of speech somewhere in a sentence, as in:
I don't know the who or the how or the when.
Where "who", "how", and "when" are being used for ...
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What is this kind of literature called?
I would like to know what a particular form of publication is called, when a work is a collaborative effort of many writers and possibly more than one editor, published in weekly or monthly parts and ...
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When a patient goes to the doctor and does not have a health insurance plan, how is this appointment classified?
When a patient goes to the doctor without a health insurance plan, is there a term for this kind of appointment?
Just to give a context:
Me: I want to schedule an appointment
Secretary: What is ...
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Extra pages for a magazine
In some special days, e.g. the days before the New Year, newspapers and magazines give away some extra pages or even an special magazine associated with those days, or related to the year passed. What ...
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Simple word related to “a group of intellectuals” or “a group of smart learners”
What could be a good word for "a group of intellectuals" or "a group of smart learners"? Any suggestions of related terms also invited.
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Do you say 'white blackboard'?
English is not my first language, so I'm not sure what you commonly call one of these:
I'm trying to choose between blackboard, white blackboard, or maybe just 'slate'.
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Is there a polite alternative to “No thanks, I'm full”?
English is not my native language, but when I was studying in the US, I was always trying to find an alternative to
I'm full!
I felt that it was a very improper way to express that I have eaten ...
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Term for insulting words which sound grand?
I don't mean euphemisms or backhanded compliments (or the reverse). It's the words which sound grand, but actually have a bad meaning (e.g., jumentous: smelling strongly like a beast of burden). Is ...
