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Definition of laughable

Coming from the Latin word irrisorius, the adjective irrisorius describes what causes laughter. The ridiculous, therefore, causes amusement or is a source of ridicule. The most common use of the concept is linked to what, because it is so small or insignificant, is funny since it cannot be taken seriously. […]

Definition of invocation

Invocation is the act and result of invoking: asking for assistance through a ritual or a formal request, relying on a rule or tradition. The word or expression used to invoke is also called invocation. It can be said that the invocation is carried out through a spell, a […]

Definition of invariable

The first thing we are going to do in order to discover the meaning of the term invariable is to know its etymological origin. In this case, we can emphasize that it derives from Latin. Exactly it is the result of the sum of several lexical components of said language such as the following: -The prefix “in-”, which means “no” or “without”. -He […]

Definition of unusual

Latin is where we can establish the etymological origin of the term unusual. Specifically, it derives from unusualis, which is the result of the sum of the following lexical components of said language: -The prefix in-, which means "not" or "without." -The term usus, which is used to indicate "continued employment [...]

Definition of intringulis

The term intríngulis is used in colloquial language and has two broad meanings, according to what is indicated by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary. The concept can refer to a problem or conflict that arises in something or to a hidden purpose or motive that is glimpsed in an action or […]

Definition of intricate

The adjective intricate is used to describe what is tangled, diffuse or thorny. The intricacy, therefore, is unclear. For example: “The investigators are doing a great job, but it is a very intricate case”, “The Australian filmmaker's new film is intricate and difficult to follow”, “The Young Englishman […]

Definition of intrinsic

The idea of ​​intrinsic, which comes from the Latin word intrinsĕcus, is used to describe what is characteristic of something. The intrinsic, therefore, is essential or indivisible from the element in question. For example: “Banknotes have no intrinsic value: without trust in the authorities or social agreement, they are nothing more than […]

Definition of fearless

The Latin word intrepĭdus came to Spanish as intrepid. This adjective is used to describe someone who is not afraid of danger. For example: "The intrepid boy did not hesitate to jump into the sea to rescue the little ones", "The journalist, intrepid, asked the president about the allegations of corruption", "Two intrepid travelers […]

Definition of inconsequential

That which is not transcendent is classified as inconsequential. According to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), the idea can also be mentioned as inconsequential. The transcendent or transcendent, in turn, is what manages to transcend or transcend: to transcend something, to extend itself, to become known. When something does not have this capacity or virtue, it is classified […]

Definition of intermediate

Intermediate is a term that can be used as an adjective, as a noun or to form a prepositional phrase. In the first case, what is located between the extremes of size, time, effectiveness, etc., receives said rating. For example: “I don't want a luxury car but I don't want the cheapest either: I would like to buy an intermediate model”, […]