Questions tagged [terminology]
This tag is for questions seeking or discussing a term (or terms) belonging or peculiar to a science, art, or specialized subject (e.g. linguistics, mathematics, physics, biology, finance, theatre, music, philosophy, astronomy, medical, nautical etc.). Consider adding [single-word-requests] and [phrase-requests] tags also if relevant.
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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 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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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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What is a Word for the Repetition of a Theme Song throughout a Show [duplicate]
What is a word to describe the theme song of a show, such as a movie or cartoon, in which it recurs often, but in a toned-down mode such as played softly by a single horn or string instrument. The ...
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What does it mean to "drop one's line of sight" [migrated]
In the wake of the Donald Trump assassination attempt several bloggers are referring to this tweet by a former secret service agent. He is explaining why the snipers did not take out the attacker ...
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How are called the fouls made with the sole? Translation of ‘planchazo’
Need help for an English equivalent of this action, I didn't find anything:
planchazo (also plancha)
Adelantamiento frontal de la suela del pie, que constituye una infracción en varios deportes.
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I’m confused by how the term “syntactic marker” is used in CGEL
I am confused about the term syntactic marker as
used in The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language (CGEL),
by Huddleston and Pullum.
They say that to, for, that, but, and, nor, either,
neither etc....
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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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What is a word or term to describe two things that are directly related in an opposite manner? [duplicate]
I’m looking for a word or term that describes two things that are directly related to eachother in an opposite manner. They go hand-in-hand but are not necessarily opposite in a dictionary, yet can be ...
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Correct term for the question as many possible answers
I'm trying to think of a word. So my brother does things without thinking and I try to think of everything that could happen as a result of that decision. Almost a chain effect result. But I can't ...
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What is the word for the sky opposite the sunset? [duplicate]
This question landed me here on this site. I’ve Googled, looked on Reddit, Quora, looked in Websters, Encarta, and asked people I know, but haven’t found any satisfying (to me, anyway) answers. I’ve ...
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Specific term for a "Synonym Phrase"?
Is there a specific term for a pair of phrases where each word technically has the same or similar meaning, but when taken together, has a completely different meaning or implication?
I used Synonym ...
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Term for pronouncing every letter, like t in water
Native USA English speakers frequently skip (or elide?) certain letters, like the t in water, and modify others.
What is a term for someone who (self-consciously?) pronounces every voiceable letter?
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Meaning of phrase "We meet you where you are"? [duplicate]
A local homeless shelter has the following paragraph on their website:
... We accept people unconditionally, and we meet them where they are. People get a chance to really see Christ here, instead of ...
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Looking for a word that is grouping a bunch of supportive phrases [duplicate]
What would the word be for a list of phrases you would say to someone if they posted that something negative happened to them? People reply things like
sorry to hear that
hope you're ok
but you're ...
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What is the machine that the beer taps are attached to called? [closed]
A beer dispenser? A beer dispensing system?
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Is there a term for this?: When you act like someone doing something offensive isn't offensive because you personally don't find it offensive?
I was on one of many of Reddit's "circlejerk" subreddits (pretty much troll pages) and I came across an interesting question:
What's the opposite of virtue signaling? You know,when you act ...
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A word encompassing both extraploation and interpolation?
Interpolation is predicting values within a range of data.
Extrapolation is predicting values outside a range of data.
Is there a word that encompasses both meanings, such that I could use it to refer ...
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Term for the belief in the inherent value of the natural as opposed to the artificial
What is the term for the belief that natural things are generally superior to their manufactured counterparts, as when people wish to buy "natural" foods without "chemicals"?
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Is there a term in business for when employees do not give their ideas or inventions to the employer?
Let's say you work for a big corporation. And you come up with an idea that may be worth billions. But you don't share your idea with your employer, like you are supposed to. You leave the company to ...
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These stereocilia become progressively longer on the side of the hair cell away from the modiolus [closed]
Can someone paraphrase this for me? Does it mean the largest cilia is the nearest to the modiolus or it means the largest cilia is the farthest from the modiolus?
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Is there a word or phrase that describes when there is a mismatch between a standard call and response type interaction e.g. greetings & farewells
I have noticed this especially in children when they reach around 5-9 years old, when you ask them questions like, "What's up?", they will automatically respond with, "Good!". Or, &...
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Is there a rhetorical device to describe the use of ", then,"?
Is there a name to describe the use of ", then," after the subject of a sentence for dramatic effect when reaching a conclusion?
Education, then, beyond all other devices of human origin, ...
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What is a Reggie in slang? Origins and Characteristics
I read a blog and the blog told me that "Reggie" is a slang term often used to refer to low-quality or mid-grade marijuana. It's derived from the term "regular," indicating that it'...
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What is a night equivalent for words referring to day parts?
I'm looking for exact equivalents for words like Morning, Afternoon, and Evening. I'm on a graveyard shift and I dislike specifying the actual hour, plus it makes greetings weird. Currently I just use ...
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What is the U.S. equivalent of the term "grassroots employees" in the field of management?
The term "grassroots employees" is used in an academic paper to mean employees who are not supervisors, managers, or leaders. This term has only 29,000 google hits. A cursory google search ...
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What is it called when someone does not know their purpose in life? [closed]
what is it called when someone does not know their true purpose or role in life?
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What is the word for (style of) answering a question/problem with a question to "deflect" answering the original question back?
See also: Is there a word for answering a question with a question?
Looking specifically for the type of question, style or technique that shifts the responsibility for finding the solution for the ...
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Etymology of "guard" as a position in grappling
In grappling martial arts and combat sports, particularly Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the word "guard" refers to a type of body position on the ground. In a guard position, one person (the one who &...
