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This tag is for questions seeking a single word that fits a meaning. To ensure that your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word. INCLUDE A SAMPLE SENTENCE demonstrating how the word would be used. Click on "Info", or "View Tag" and "Learn more..." for more information. Please use the [phrase-requests] tag if you seek a phrase and the [terminology] tag if you seek a term in a specialized subject also.
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What will we call person who likes to study at the day time?
A morning person, lark, or early bird is someone who gets up early and is at their best in the morning. These terms are typically considered the opposite of "night owl", in that there are considered t …
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Another word for someone who uses what they have on hand for purposes other than their origi...
Jury rigging (sometimes jerry rigging) is defined by Wikipedia as "makeshift repairs made with only the tools and materials at hand", and by Merriam-Webster (jury-rig, verb) as "to erect, construct, o …
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Is there a word or phrase that describes something created for sharing?
Sharable or shareable mean capable of being shared (Merriam-Webster). It's often used of foodstuffs designed to be shared, e.g. Trendhunter, Mission Foods.
Alternatives like sharing (as a modifier) ar …
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Word for singular boardgame or boardgame expansion, but not both
SKU or Stock Keeping Unit is the business/stock control term for each distinct item offered for sale. It can refer either to the item itself or a unique identifying number/code (which in modern retail …
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What's a word combining appease/placate and encourage?
Indulging or overindulging a child refers to giving them too much of what they want so they don't learn the necessary life lessons: dealing with disappointment, learning to wait, saving up, learning t …
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Name for using a big word where a small word would suffice?
Sounds like the adjective sesquipedalian. Merriam-Webster defines it as "having many syllables" (when used of words) or "given to or characterized by the use of long words" (when used of people).
Ther …
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Word for something showing a multitude of issues on a smaller scale
Microcosm, which Lexico defines as "A community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristics of something much larger."
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Word for when someone portrays the opposite of reality as true
Deluded seems to fit. Although it comes from the verb delude meaning to deceive or make someone believe what isn't true, deluded has a slightly different meaning. To be deluded does not require that s …
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What's the word to decribe someone's voice when they talk with their nose closed?
Hyponasal (adjective) or hyponasality (noun) seems to be the word for this, so hyponasally would be a possible adverb. Wikipedia defines it thus:
Hyponasal speech, denasalization or rhinolalia cla …
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What is the word for the stuff we use in a coffee shop such as coaster, straw, TA cup and it...
Tableware is probably the best word: Wikipedia defines it as "the dishes or dishware used for setting a table, serving food and dining. It includes cutlery, glassware, serving dishes and other useful …
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What is it called when someone argues with statement's that only ever imply they said it?
It's an example of the straw man fallacy which Wikipedia defines as "a form of argument and an informal fallacy based on giving the impression of refuting an opponent's argument, while actually refuti …
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What's a word for any two-dimensional art?
Graphic art seems close to this. Wikipedia calls it "A category of fine art, graphic art covers a broad range of visual artistic expression, typically two-dimensional, i.e. produced on a flat surface. …
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Non-medical interpretation of birthmarks
maculomancy, moleomancy, or moleosophy are all occasionally encountered but none seems to have made it into the OED or most other dictionaries.
Wikipedia's article Moleosophy says "Moleosophy or moleo …
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Is there a word for a connected group of statues?
"Group" appears to be the usual term; you could add an adjective if you like. Another word is "statuary" but that typically refers to a collection of statues as owned by a collector or museum or exhib …
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Is there a term to refer to the back view of a person?
In art, back view and rear view are both widely used for images of this sort.
Bridgeman art library uses "rear view" as a tag (search) while the National Portrait Gallery in London seems to prefer "ba …
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