Jafje's definitions

Aperture

1. A small narrow opening.

2. A fixed or adjustable opening in a piece of equipment such as a camera or microscope that lets light pass through a lens or mirror.

3. The diameter of an aperture in a piece of equipment such as a camera.

See definition of aperture above.

by Jafje April 15, 2007

Euthanasia

Euthanasia, (from Greek: åõèáíáóßá -åõ, eu, "good", èÜíáôïò, thanatos, death),is the practice of terminating the life of a person or animal in a painless or minimally painful way in order to stop suffering or other undesired conditions in life.

So in fact it's just ending someone's misery.

The man could have lived for another month, but the cancer had gone too far. They performed euthanasia to end his life withoug further pain.

by Jafje March 6, 2007

Delirious

1. Irrational through illness: Irrational as a temporary result of a physical condition such as fever, poisoning, or brain injury.

2. Excited: Extremely excited or emotional

She's delirious with joy.

by Jafje April 10, 2007

Versus

Abbreviation: VS.

1. Against someone or something, especially in a competition or court case.

2. Alternative to something: as opposed to or contrasted with such considerations as money versus job satisfaction.

The Germans lost in the match versus the Netherlands.

by Jafje September 9, 2007

Eaves

Part of roof: The part of a roof that projects beyond the wall that supports it.

When it started to rain, the animals took shelter underneath the eaves.

by Jafje April 5, 2007

diabolic

Definitions:

1. of devil: connected with the devil or devil worship


2. evil: extremely cruel or evil

That guy's diabolic; he worships the devil and likes torture.

by Jafje February 1, 2007

Defamation

To attack somebody or somebody's reputation, character, or good name by making slanderous or libelous statements.

An example of defamation is a false and malicious published statement that damages somebody's reputation.

by Jafje September 30, 2007