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Definition of textile

Textile is a term that comes from the Latin word textĭlis. It is an adjective that refers to that which is linked to fabrics. General description A fabric, meanwhile, is a material that is made by weaving: that is, by interlacing threads (very fine threads or filaments). A textile material, in this context, can be woven […]

Definition of semiosphere

The idea of ​​semiosphere, also referred to as semiosphere, refers to the semiotic space in which human beings are immersed. Within this abstract zone are found all cultural phenomena and natural languages. Space of signs The Russian semiologist and linguist Yuri Lotman (1922-1993) was the one who coined the concept, […]

Definition of snub

A snub is an act that shows impudence, impertinence or harshness. The person who snubs is adopting a confrontational or provocative attitude, or at least his or her position is taken that way by another person. Some examples Let's look at three example sentences to see the term in different contexts that will make it easier for us to understand: […]

Definition of supplementary

Supplementary is an adjective that comes from the modern Latin suppletorius, which is in turn linked to the late Latin suppletorium, which translates as “supplement.” According to the first meaning of the term included in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), supplementary refers to something that is used to make up for something that is missing. Some […]

Definition of almanac

The closest etymological antecedent of almanac is the Hispanic Arabic word almanáẖ, which can be translated as “calendar”. This term, in turn, derives from the classical Arabic munāẖ, which refers to a “caravan stop”. This is linked to the custom of some ancient peoples of comparing the positions of the stars with the […]

Definition of changarro

The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes two meanings of the term changarro. The first of them refers to a cowbell: a small metal bell that is attached to the neck of an animal, usually a cow. Locating bell The changarro helps to locate the animal that carries it. […]

Definition of sui generis

Sui generis is a Latin phrase that the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) includes in its dictionary as sui géneris (with an accent on the first E of the second word) and also accepts as suigéneris. The literal translation of the expression is “of its kind”. Something very peculiar A sui generis element belongs to a class […]

Definition of monosemy

Words are linguistic units that have meaning. The notion of meaning, meanwhile, refers to the sense. A single meaning A word can have a single meaning or several. In the field of linguistic semantics, we speak of monosemy to name the property of the term that has only one meaning, while the other has only one meaning.

Definition of rundown

The term escaleta is the diminutive of escala. The first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) refers to a device made up of a plank, a pair of timbers and a bolt, used to achieve the suspension of the axle of a vehicle and thus turn its wheels to repair, clean or replace them. Schematic diagram […]

Definition of acendrado

The adjective acendrado is used to describe behavior, condition or attitude that lacks defects, resulting in purity or integrity. The term derives from the verb acendrar: to clean, purify. Some examples This is a term that is not used frequently in everyday speech. Therefore, we present three example sentences for […]