Arminkshipper's definitions

character

strength and inventiveness in a person's nature.

"she had character as well as beauty"

by Arminkshipper August 24, 2025

Game

a type of activity or business regarded as a game.

"this was a game of shuttle diplomacy at which I had become adept"

by Arminkshipper August 5, 2024

Staccato

1. The piano player played the piece with a rapid staccato, creating a lively and energetic performance.
2. with each note sharply detached or separated from the others.
3. a piece or passage marked to be performed staccato.

1. The piano player played the piece with a rapid staccato, creating a lively and energetic performance.
2. "I find arpeggio playing is easily done staccato"

3. The violinist played the challenging passage with a firm staccato style, creating a sense of urgency and energy in the performance.

by Arminkshipper May 12, 2025

it's the thought that counts

used to indicate that it is the kindness behind an act that matters, however imperfect or insignificant the act may be.

"when people give you things that you don't want, you must remember that it's the thought that counts"

by Arminkshipper August 7, 2024

will

intend, desire, or wish (something) to happen.

"their friendship flourished particularly because Adams willed it"

by Arminkshipper January 4, 2025

It is all over

It's the end, or there's no hope.

Notwithstanding our utmost endeavors, the initiative was fated to fail from inception. It appears like it is all over, and there is no use in trying any longer.

by Arminkshipper June 15, 2025

branch

A control structure in which one of several alternative sets of program statements is selected for execution.

The program's logic flowed through a complex branch, depending on the user's input.

by Arminkshipper April 14, 2025