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Definition of eponym

The Greek word epṓnymos came to Spanish as an eponym. This is the name given to the individual or place whose name is used to name a region, a locality or something else. A name from another Generally, the creation of an eponym is a tribute. In ancient times, eponyms were often used […]

Definition of outrage

The etymological origins of outrage can be traced to the French word outrager. The concept refers to aggravating or mistreating. Staining honor Whoever insults someone or something, insults or denigrates them. Although the term has different meanings, it is usually associated with tarnishing honor. For example: “I am not willing […]

Definition of exocentric

Exocentric is an adjective that is used in the field of grammar to describe the syntactic construction or compound that lacks a nucleus. The idea of ​​nucleus, in this framework, refers to the element that confers the most important properties to a syntactic or morphological unit. Elliptical compound A compound is exocentric when […]

Definition of puff up

The verb puff up makes reference to causing an individual to develop a feeling of vanity or increase their arrogance. The etymological root of the term appears in the Latin word vanescĕre, which can be translated as "vanish." Return or become conceited For example: «I don't want to make Nicolás proud with my words, that's why I haven't [...]

Definition of emblematic

The first meaning of the emblematic adjective that the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) mentions in its dictionary refers to that which is linked to an emblem. An emblem, meanwhile, is something that symbolically represents something else. Something representative The emblematic, in this way, is representative or significant. For example: “The iconic rock band will offer […]

Definition of arrear

The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes three meanings of the verb arredrar, which can also be used as a pronominal. The first meaning refers to separating, isolating or distancing. To frighten someone To frighten someone can also refer to intimidate, cow, or make someone retreat due to a threat. For example: “No danger was going to deter us, […]

Definition of recomposition

Recomposition is the act and result of recomposing. The verb recompose, meanwhile, refers to recomposing (arranging, ordering or adjusting). Salary recomposition The idea of ​​recomposition is usually used with respect to repairing or restoring something. It is common to talk about salary recomposition to refer to a salary increase that aims […]

Definition of imbibe

The Latin word imbibĕre came into Spanish as imbeber. The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), in its dictionary, recognizes more than a dozen meanings of the term. Absorb or soak The first meaning refers to what a solid object does when it absorbs a liquid. Embedding also consists of soaking a permeable or porous element with […]

Definition of expertise

The notion of expertise is used to refer to the combination of experience and expertise. Whoever has expertise in a subject, therefore, has knowledge derived from practice extended over time and the ability to develop certain actions. Two meanings It is interesting to note that the Royal Dictionary […]

Definition of lap

The adjective faldero is used to refer to that which is linked to the skirt. The term skirt, meanwhile, refers to a woman's lap or the piece of clothing that covers from the waist down. As a description of people A man is described as a lap-runner when he is a womanizer or when he enjoys […]