Questions tagged [single-word-requests]
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 scientific literary English term describes a person who makes money from the misfortunes of others?
I forgot the scientific term in English that describes a person who makes money from the misfortunes/problems of other people.
«Nineteen Eighty-Four» (1984) mentioned the term "prole", which ...
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What is the general term for terms that end in -ian, -ist etc.?
All the terms with a definition starting with 'One who... ', what is the term to describe these terms?
Like, Occupation is the general term for a particular line of work; Mechanic, Doctor, Dentist, ...
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Is there a word in English specifically for any dream during sleep? [closed]
The word dream have two main dictionary meanings:
a series of events or images that happen in your mind when you are sleeping
something that you want to happen very much but that is not very likely
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Slang words describing the persons in the "Distracted Boyfriend" meme? [closed]
¿Are there slang words describing each of the three persons in the "Distracted Boyfriend" meme:
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Whats is a word to describe a (non-food) product that has an expiry date in a technical/system documentation context?
I'm currently writing up documentation for an internal computing system that manages medical products. These products have a shelf-life or expiry date that is set by the manufacturer but they tend not ...
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I’m looking for a word that describes a decision being imposed on you unwillingly [closed]
A word that implies a decision has been imposed on you against your will and perhaps accepted against your better judgment.
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Is there a better word for 'anonymity' here? [closed]
This is the sentence:
The Festival was the reason he had chosen this place to enter the country, the safety and 'anonymity' it provided would make his further travels much smoother.
Some context:
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