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Definition of prefiguration

The etymology of prefiguration leads us to the Latin word praefiguratio. The term refers to a representation that is made in advance. An anticipated idea It can be said that prefiguration is an idea that is developed in advance about something. In some cases prefiguration is a kind of advance, while in others it is a kind of […]

Definition of verbal

Verbal is an adjective used to refer to something linked to the word: the linguistic unit with meaning that is separated from others by spaces in writing or pauses in pronunciation. This term has its origin in the late Latin word verbālis. Word, on the other hand, also refers to the faculty of […]

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 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 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 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 […]

Definition of evasive

Evasive is an adjective that describes something that allows us to avoid a problem or conflict. It is a term that comes from the Latin word evāsus, which in turn is derived from evadĕre (which can be translated as “to avoid”). Avoiding conflicts Evasive is someone who avoids focusing on something problematic. By extension, the notion is applied to […]

Definition of defer

To defer is to delay or postpone something. This is just one of the meanings that the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) mentions in its dictionary for this verb, which comes from the Latin word differre. To distinguish oneself To defer can refer to dissenting from an opinion or to differentiating or distinguishing oneself from the rest of the individuals in one’s group: […]

Definition of fuss

A fuss is an exaggerated or excessive display of feeling or emotion. The term comes from aspaventar, a verb that refers to intimidating or scaring. Some examples Let’s look at the term used in the following three sentences: “The congressman’s fuss after listening to the president’s speech surprised everyone present, who did not expect […]