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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What is a proper word for (almost) identical products?
In my language we say "these products are analogues (of each other)" meaning they are similar to be point of being identical. For example, when procuring equipment, one may argue that we can ...
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Word for the dust carried by wind
Is there a word for the dust that is carried by the wind and gradually accumulates?
In US English 'silt' almost fits:
earthy matter, fine sand, or the like carried by moving or running water and ...
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A word or phrase that means "picky about something they can't have"
I'm searching for a word, phrase, or even an idiom to describe someone who is very picky about things out of their reach. For example, they may love Lamborghinis but think Ferraris are too overstyled ...
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Is there a name for someone who always talks about their bodily functions?
I know someone who is always talking about when they poop. They have no problems talking about when they have diarrhea, when they have accidents, or when they soil their underwear. And it almost seems ...
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An adjective for something peaceful but sad?
I need an adjective for that please, is about the energy of the room feeling both sad but quiet and peaceful.
There was a ____ atmosphere in the room.
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Word 'between' for things like values in range - exclusive/inclusive [duplicate]
Is there any single word that could be used in pair with the word 'between' where the other word is either exclusive or inclusive? Exclusivity is generally dependent on context, with inclusive being ...
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Is "sinnate" a word? What does it mean?
From Typee by Herman Melville (1846):
The loins of the warrior were girt about with heavy folds of a dark-coloured tappa, hanging before and behind in clusters of braided tassels, while anklets and ...
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Words for wanting and/or having children
Are there any established words for people who have kids but regret it, and for people who don't regret it? In other words, can you complete the following table?
Don't have kids
Have kids
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