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Definition of idem

The etymological origin of this term we are now dealing with, idem, is found in Latin, and we have kept it in Spanish in the same way. It can be translated as “the same” or even as “oneself”. Idem is a pronoun, also used as an adverb, which refers to the same thing. When someone uses this word, they […]

Definition of sneaking around

In order to understand the meaning of the term in question, it is necessary to proceed, first of all, to discover its etymological origin. In this case, we must indicate that it is a word that derives from the verb to steal that comes from Latin, specifically from «furtum» which is synonymous with «robbery» or «theft». The concept of […]

Definition of rummaging

The verb to dig, derived from the vulgar Latin furicāre, refers to stirring, shaking or stirring something inside another thing. The concept can be used to refer to digging or stirring or touching with the fingers or hands. For example: “The young man began to rummage through the garbage in front of […]

Definition of unsociable

The adjective “unsociable” is used to describe someone who tends to distance himself from people, choosing to lead an isolated and solitary life. The unsociable individual does not enjoy contact with others, so he tries to avoid or minimize social interactions. For example: “In the mountains there lives a sullen old man who only visits […]

Definition of sullen

The etymology of sullen takes us to the Latin word fuscus, which can be translated as “dark.” The concept is often used to describe a surly, ill-tempered or dour individual. For example: “My father was a surly man of few words,” “The judge is somewhat surly, but he will surely listen to you and try to give you a […]

Definition of horrible

Horrible is a term that comes from the Latin word horribĭlis. It is an adjective that, according to the first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary, refers to something that causes horror. The concept of horror, in turn, refers to a feeling caused by something terrifying, horrifying or […]

Definition of hyponym

The first thing we are going to do in order to understand the meaning of the term hyponym is to discover its etymological origin. In this case, we have to emphasize that it is a word that derives from Greek, since it is the result of the sum of two lexical components of that language: -The prefix hypo-, which can be translated as […]

Definition of hyperonym

In order to understand the meaning of the term hyperonym that we are dealing with here, it is necessary, first of all, to proceed to discover its etymological origin. In this case, we can establish that it is the result of the sum of two lexical components, one from Greek and the other from Latin: -The word “hyper” comes from Greek and we can establish that […]

Definition of emphasis

The term “stress” refers to the act of leaning on one’s foot to exert force or as support. However, beyond this first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary, the concept is usually used within the framework of an adverbial phrase. To stress, in this context, refers to emphasizing, […]

Definition of heptasyllable

Before going into the meaning of the term heptasyllable, we will proceed to know its etymological origin. In this case, we can emphasize that it is a word that derives from Greek and is the result of the sum of two lexical components of said language: -The word “hepta”, which can be translated as […]