Definitions by ARog59

mytho-science 

noun; a field of science in which mythological or mystical ideas were transformed into scientific knowledge, acknowledging the role of myth in the early development of human understanding.

The ancient belief in divine beings controlling the weather was a mytho-science that inspired early meteorological studies, leading to the scientific understanding of atmospheric phenomena

mytho-science by ARog59 August 28, 2024

emergent science 

noun; a field that starts with speculative or mystical ideas but gradually emerges as a legitimate science through the development of evidence-based methods

Alchemy's quest for the philosopher's stone may seem fantastical, but it was an emergent science that eventually led to breakthroughs in metallurgy and medicine

emergent science by ARog59 August 28, 2024

proto-science 

Noun: an early form of study or belief system that laid the groundwork for a future scientific field. For example, alchemy could be considered the "proto-science" of chemistry.

"Alchemy, once dismissed as mere superstition, is now recognized as a proto-science that laid the foundation for modern chemistry."

proto-science by ARog59 August 28, 2024

techmandate 

Noun - the tendency for people to feel compelled to adopt and use a new technology because it has become a de facto requirement due to its widespread adoption by others;

Verb- the act of compelling people to do so (active form), or of being thereby compelled to do so (passive form):

Adjective - as a descriptor of such a product or service (techmandatory)

Noun: Robin felt that her formerly mild interest in purchasing a computer had become a techmandate, because all of her friends had computers.

Verb (active form)- The industry techmandated the use of E-Mail, and almost no one wrote letters anymore..

Verb (passive form) - Everyone else on the bowling teams used the new, precisely balanced bowling balls, and Bruce found himself techmandated into buying one.

Adjective: The adoption of the new programming language became techmandatory.

techmandate by ARog59 August 23, 2024

Warmcut 

Noun; a way, or part of a way, to a walker's destination, via a heated warm building when it's uncomfortably cold outside. Antonym: Coolcut

Molly was shivering as she walked through the slush, so she decided to take a warmcut through the Madison Building on her way to the supermarket.

Warmcut by ARog59 August 23, 2024

Coolcut 

noun; a way, or part of a way, to a walker's destination which involves walking through a cool, air-conditioned building when it's uncomfortably hot outside

It was dangerously hot outside, so Milly took a coolcut through the Emerson Building on her way home. Antonym: Warmcut

Coolcut by ARog59 August 23, 2024

Tangentialism 

noun; a point or points made during a discussion that are off-topic or only loosely related to the actual subject of discussion, or the tendency to makes such points ;

noun or adjective; Tangentialist, as a noun describes a person or group of people who frequently make tangentialist remarks

While they were discussing the Trolley Car problem, Rupert made the tangentialist remark that modern trolley cars have safety systems which make it impossible for them to crash into people. He's quite the tangentialist. Unfortunately, the group's discussions were derailed by frequent tangentialism.

Tangentialism by ARog59 August 23, 2024