Culture

Definition of zoomorphic

Zoomorphic is defined as something that has the appearance of an animal. The term comes from zōómorphos, a word from the Greek language. Animal form Something zoomorphic, therefore, has a shape that refers to some species of fauna. Zoomorphic sculptures, for example, were common in different cultures of Antiquity. […]

Definition of vocalization

Vocalization is the act and result of vocalizing. This verb (vocalize), meanwhile, has several uses depending on the context. Various meanings Vocalize can refer to singing the notes without naming them and using only one vowel; to doing singing exercises as a form of training; or to articulating the letters and syllables […]

Definition of record library

A sound library is a collection of records, tapes and other items that record sounds. These archives, therefore, allow the preservation and dissemination of sound heritage. The resources that a sound library contains contain music, speeches, readings aloud, poetry recitals and other manifestations and expressions that can be heard. Sound libraries are often annexes to the sound system, which is a kind of […]

Definition of cosism

Cosism is a communicative defect that consists of repeating the term “thing” in an exaggerated manner instead of appealing to other more specific nouns. It is a stylistic problem that can appear both in written language and in oral language. Cosism is considered a discursive vice (a concept that […]

Definition of fruition

The Latin word fruitio came to Spanish as fruición. The term refers to pleasure or delight. That which is done with relish, therefore, is done with delight or enjoyment. For example: “The girl devoured the chocolate with relish”, “I don’t understand people who read magazines dedicated to […]

Definition of literariness

The notion of literariness is not included in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). However, the term is used in philology and other sciences to refer to the set of qualities and aesthetic and linguistic properties that allow a text to be classified as literary. A literary text belongs to the field of literature.

Definition of aesthete

The Greek word aisthētḗs, which refers to “perception through the senses,” came to French as esthète. The term arrived in our language as esteta. An aesthete is an individual for whom art is a primary value. Also called an aesthete is someone who worships beauty or who has knowledge of […]

Definition of seraph

The concept of seraphim comes from the late Latin serăphim, which in turn comes from the Hebrew serafĭm. The term is used in Catholicism to name a class of celestial beings. Angelic Spirits Seraphim are angelic spirits that make up the first choir. Together with the thrones and the cherubim, the seraphim form the […]

Definition of hold

To hold is a verb that comes from the Latin subiectāre. The term can refer to immobilizing or holding something so that it does not become disorganized or fall. An assiduous action To hold is an action that is performed very frequently. When a person takes a glass with his hand to drink, to mention […]

Definition of secularism

Laísmo refers to the use of the personal pronouns la and las as the feminine indirect object, thus replacing the forms le and les. This is a modality that is not appropriate according to the educated standard of our language. According to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), following the rules of the […]