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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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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a single word that encapsulates the concept of "continuing to exist including as genes / species" [closed]
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I believe that at a high level, only one concept motivates humans: the desire to continue to exist either physically (survival) or through genes (reproduction).
I was wondering if there is ...
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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
Don't want ...
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What do you call the difference between when a verb expresses an actual state vs a potential state? [closed]
Sometimes, the exact same verb can express two different but closely related meanings:
The subject [S] is actually performing an action [V]
The subject [S] is capable of performing an action [V]
To ...
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how to wording the sentence? [closed]
I want to describe a rotation, A is static, and B is rotating.
Should I say " B is rotating relative to A"
when A and B both rotating, and they are static relative to each other, what is a ...
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What do you call the male equivalent to Cougar (woman)?
What is the male equivalent to the term "cougar"?
Clarifying ... The term "cougar" describes an older woman seeking younger men. So a male equivalent would be an older man seeking ...
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I'm looking for a word for doing something because you know it is the better choice even though you don't want to
In my head, I associate the word with reluctantly and being the bigger person.
An example where the word would be appropriate to use is: I let the little kid play with my phone even though I saw him ...
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What is the one word used to describe: "asking for something that is not supposed to be given freely"? [closed]
What is the one word used to describe: "asking for something that is not supposed to be given freely"?
For example: A customer asks for a special or paid service for free, which can't be ...
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What's a word for a book that is read again and again like a bible?
I am looking for a word that describes a book that is read again and again like a bible. A book that is often gone to, not for reference but for reminders[1]. Like a book of maxims, manifesto, or ...
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A word that is NOT provoke, but means to more or less elicit a reaction
So there is a term or phrase I'm looking to use. I need assistance in finding it.
The definition I would have in mind, would be: someone who will do, word, or say things, or behave in a certain way to ...
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I need a single word for expenses and income other than accounts [closed]
Company daily expenses and income
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In need of the word or phrase describing studying or educating in a non-formal way or as a hobby
So when I was 14 years old I started an interest in psychology. I've been studying it (legitimate medical research articles, textbooks, clinical guides, etc vs googling) for almost 13 years at this ...
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What do you call the front end of a pioneer’s wagon?
The part where the driver, holding the reins would sit, with another person by his side.
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When a word fits the description but someone says it's not that word? [duplicate]
That is to say, if someone were to say "It's not grey, it's dark white." or "It's not racist, it's just a racially specific insult"
What term would one use to describe that? I'm ...
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