Culture

Definition of verbalism

Verbalism is the tendency to base reasoning on words, rather than concepts. Thus, when reasoning, greater importance is given to the terms than to the ideas themselves. Communication errors The incorrect use of words and the lack of correspondence between them and what is expressed are examples of […]

Definition of humor

Humor is the way of commenting on or showing reality that highlights the laughable, hilarious or absurd side of things. Humor can be understood as a philosophy of life that aims to make existence more bearable. Catharsis Humor contributes to catharsis. In a violent and aggressive world, laughter is the most […]

Definition of brocade

The term brocade can refer to different types of fabrics or textiles. The term comes from the Italian word broccato, which derives from brocco (translatable as "dry branch" or "thorn"). Luxury fabric Brocade is a silk fabric made up of different weaves and which is used to make luxury garments. […]

Definition of grief

Una cuita is a misfortune, a distress or a labor. Note that this is the first meaning mentioned in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) for this feminine noun, since it has different uses. One that is no longer common refers to a desire or a vehement longing. Examples Let us look at three […]

Definition of fainting

A fainting spell is a fainting spell. It is the consequence of an illness that affects a person’s senses. Often, fainting spells are used as a synonym for fainting (a fainting spell with loss of consciousness). Fainting spells can be caused by different types of disorders. As we will see below, fainting spells can occur due to […]

Definition of enthymeme

An Enthymeme is an abbreviated syllogism: it has only two propositions since the third premise is implied. In this way, the enthymeme only presents an antecedent premise and its consequent premise. Etymology The etymology of enthymeme refers us to the Greek word enthýmēma, which came to Latin as enthymēma. This is the immediate etymological antecedent […]

Definition of bongo

A bongo is a musical instrument that originated in the Caribbean region. It is a wooden cylinder or cone that is covered in leather at the top. Characteristics of the bongo Each bongo is made up of two of these drums. The upper mouth has a larger diameter than the lower one: […]

Definition of nominalism

The notion of nominalism is used in the field of philosophy to refer to the doctrine that rejects, on the objective level, the existence of universals. In this way it opposes idealism and realism. The object dominates the concept. For nominalism, universals are simple conventions. Its position is that the object is the object of the concept.

Definition of pole vault

A pole is a stick. Depending on the context, the term can be used to refer to different objects. Different types of poles The first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to the stake that has an iron barb to prevent it from falling off. In the field of […]

Definition of orthotypography

Orthotypography is a concept formed by the prefix ortho- (which refers to “correct”) and the noun typography (the way in which a text is expressed). The term refers to the conventions and practices that regulate writing with typographic signs in a language. Guidelines for typography A general outline can be drawn […]