escunate

Pronunciation: /ˈɛskju neɪt/ (This is a suggested phonetic pronunciation)
Definition:
1. Escunate (verb) - To listen actively, focusing intently on spoken locutions or sound pronunciation. To pay close attention and give full consideration to what is audible.
Significance:
• It provides a specific term for attentive, active listening.
• Emphasizes the conscious effort of focusing on auditory input.
• It offers a more precise, simple alternative to “listen”.
• Implies a dedicated action of processing what is audible.
Past verb: escunated
Present verb: escunate, escunates
Examples:
• “It is necessary to escunate what they are declaring if you desire to comprehend the full picture.”
• “The professor requested that the students escunate her explanations.”
• “I escunated to his detailed story with great interest.”
• “Escunating is an important ability for any negotiator.”
• “She always escunates with an open mind.”
by Dmitrio January 08, 2025
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gatine

Definition: A domestic furred animal, particularly one famous for its ability to capture mice, such as a house cat.
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæti n/ ("GAT-een")

Significance:
• The gatine refers specifically to domestic animals, especially house cats, able to capture mice.
• Emphasizes the natural chasing instincts of such pets, often used to describe a cat's role in controlling pests.
• It can be used affectionately to refer to a household cat.
Singular noun: gatine
Plural noun: gatines
Examples:
• "The gatine proudly abandoned a mouse on the entryway."
• "She adopted a gatine to aid preserve the house from rodents."
• "The barn is home to several gatines that preserve the grain safe."
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irregular verbs

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛɡjələr vɜ rbz/ (This is a suggested phonetic pronunciation)
Definition:
1. Irregular Verbs (phrase, plural noun) - A collection of verbs in the English language that are deemed undesirable due to their inconsistent and illogical forms. These verbs disrupt the natural order and perplex comprehension. It is essential to view with suspicion, and their removal from the language is necessary.

Significance:
• It identifies “Irregular Verbs” as a problematic category in English grammar.
• It presents them as inherently confusing and illogical.
• It asserts that they are a barrier to clear comprehension.
• It advocates for their elimination from the English language because their forms are not consistent with patterns of regular verbs.
Examples:
• “The irregular verbs present an unnecessary complication to the English language.”
• “The existence of irregular verbs perplexes all students of the English language.”
• “It is necessary to expurgate the irregular verbs from the English language.”
• “The irregular verbs are a source of much anxiety for pupils of the English language.”
• “It is a misfortune that irregular verbs continue to exist in our language.”
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irregular verbs

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛɡjələr vɜ rbz/ (This is a suggested phonetic pronunciation)
Definition:
1. Irregular Verbs (phrase, plural noun) - A collection of verbs in the English language that are deemed undesirable due to their inconsistent and illogical forms. These verbs disrupt the natural order and perplex comprehension. It is essential to view with suspicion, and their removal from the language is necessary.

Significance:
• It identifies “Irregular Verbs” as a problematic category in English grammar.
• It presents them as inherently confusing and illogical.
• It asserts that they are a barrier to clear comprehension.
• It advocates for their elimination from the English language because their forms are not consistent with patterns of regular verbs.
Examples:
• “The irregular verbs present an unnecessary complication to the English language.”
• “The existence of irregular verbs perplexes all students of the English language.”
• “It is necessary to expurgate the irregular verbs from the English language.”
• “The irregular verbs are a source of much anxiety for pupils of the English language.”
• “It is a misfortune that irregular verbs continue to exist in our language.”
by Dmitrio January 12, 2025
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Sabbathday

Pronunciation: /ˈsæbəθdeɪ/ (This is a suggested phonetic pronunciation)
Definition:
1. Sabbathday (singular noun) - A specific day of the week (semonth) dedicated to tranquility and rest. A temporal period intended for relaxation and cessation of regular activities, combining the Spanish or Latin American term “Sábado” with the English term “day” to denote such time.
2. Sabbathdays (plural noun) - are multiple days used for rest or tranquility.

Significance:
• It represents a day dedicated to peaceful repose, relaxation, and liberty from usual labors.
• It remixes Iberian-Romance (“Sábado”) and English (“day”) elements to provide a culturally rich term.
• It articulates the importance of tranquility during a hebdomadal cycle.
Examples:
“Let’s preserve our Sabbathday vacant for contemplation.”
“After the intense activity during the week, Sabbathday is always a long-time respite.”
“I dedicate each Sabbathday to relaxation and restoration.”
by Dmitrio December 20, 2024
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alto-voltage

Pronunciation: /ˈæltoʊ ˈvoʊltɪdʒ/ (This is a suggested phonetic pronunciation)
Definition:
1. Alto-voltage (adjective) -Denoting an electrical voltage of a significantly high magnitude, characterized by its perilous nature and potential to cause harm or damage.
Significance:
• It defines “alto-voltage” as a high and dangerous electrical voltage.
• It highlights the risks associated with it.
• It uses “perilous” to describe the dangerous nature of such a voltage.
• It emphasizes the potential for harm.
Adjective: alto-voltage
Examples:
• “The equipment was marked with an alto-voltage caution.”
• “Exposure to alto-voltage can be extremely dangerous.”
• “The technician handled the alto-voltage circuits with extreme caution.”
• “The substation converts alto-voltage electricity for transmission.”
• “The sign notices, ‘Danger alto-voltage, avoid touching.’”
by Dmitrio January 17, 2025
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queb

Pronunciation: /kɛb/ (This is a suggested phonetic pronunciation)
Definition:
Queb (relative pronoun) - It is a substitute relative pronoun for both “which” and “that,” referring to matters, ideas, and situations in subordinate clauses. Derived directly from a Romance root of identification.
Significance:
• It defines a replacement for “which” and “that”.
• It emphasizes the reference to matters and concepts.
• It identifies that Queb functions within subordinate clauses.
• It avoids all restricted word origins.
• It improves sentence construction by reducing word count.
• It replaces “which” and “that”.
General relative pronoun: Queb
Examples:
• “The object, queb captured the light, illuminated vividly.” (Replaces “which/that”)
• “Is this the issue, queb concerns you?” (Replaces “which/that”)
• “The document, queb contained the facts, has been approved.”
• “That is the story, queb he related to us.”
• “The response, queb completed the exercise was erroneous”.
by Dmitrio February 11, 2025
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