Noun – Multiplicity We took the word “multiplicity” from a Latin one meaning “a state of being many times as great in number.” More literally, its roots mean “something with many folds.” In English, a multiplicity of things is a Read More …
Noun – Multiplicity We took the word “multiplicity” from a Latin one meaning “a state of being many times as great in number.” More literally, its roots mean “something with many folds.” In English, a multiplicity of things is a Read More …
Noun – Approval 1 (noncount) : the belief that something or someone is good or acceptable : a good opinion of someone or something children who never gained/won their parents’ approval He nodded in full approval of their decision. (=he Read More …
Noun – Gravity 1. the force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass. the degree of intensity of gravity, measured by acceleration. 2. extreme importance; seriousness. crimes of the Read More …
Noun – Compass 1 (count) : a device that is used to find direction by means of a needle that always points north He always carries a compass when he walks in the woods. Guests arrived from all points of Read More …
Noun – Anthology The word “anthology” has Greek roots that literally mean “flower collection.” Originally, going back to the year 1621, an anthology was a little booklet listing all the prayers and such to be read and sung in a Read More …
Noun – Spread 1 (noncount) : growth or increase that causes something to cover a larger area, affect a larger number of people, etc. — often + of We need to slow the spread of the disease/virus. the spread of Read More …
Noun – Component one of the parts of something (such as a system or mixture) : an important piece of something The components of an electric circuit He sells spare computer components. The interview is a key component in the Read More …
Noun – Quarry Let’s take a look at both kinds of quarries. The first “quarry” came into English through French, ultimately from the Latin cor, meaning “heart.” The meaning morphed from “heart” to “entrails” to “the body of an animal Read More …