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Synchronic /sɪnˈkrɒnɪk/
Adjective
The term "Synchronic" pertains to the study, observation, or analysis of events, phenomena, or elements as they exist or occur simultaneously, without consideration of their historical development. It is often used in contrast with "diachronic," which involves looking at events, phenomena, or elements across different points in time.
Etymology:
The word originates from the Greek "syn," meaning "together," and "chronos," meaning "time," thus signifying the simultaneous or concurrent nature of the events or phenomena being considered.
Usage:
"Synchronic" can be applied across a range of academic disciplines, including linguistics, anthropology, and sociology, to focus on a snapshot view of complex systems or phenomena at a specific point in time.
Adjective
The term "Synchronic" pertains to the study, observation, or analysis of events, phenomena, or elements as they exist or occur simultaneously, without consideration of their historical development. It is often used in contrast with "diachronic," which involves looking at events, phenomena, or elements across different points in time.
Etymology:
The word originates from the Greek "syn," meaning "together," and "chronos," meaning "time," thus signifying the simultaneous or concurrent nature of the events or phenomena being considered.
Usage:
"Synchronic" can be applied across a range of academic disciplines, including linguistics, anthropology, and sociology, to focus on a snapshot view of complex systems or phenomena at a specific point in time.
Anthropologists conducted a synchronic study of social norms within a community, aiming to understand current practices and beliefs.
by Kewk September 20, 2023
Get the Synchronicmug. Noun
When you hear something that the brain is unable to comprehend, so you hear something different.
The word comes from the Latin audībilis for "to hear,", fābul for "a tale.".
When you hear something that the brain is unable to comprehend, so you hear something different.
The word comes from the Latin audībilis for "to hear,", fābul for "a tale.".
When I turned the radio on it was so faudible, but then as the song went on I realized it was my favorite song!
by Kewk November 14, 2019
Get the Faudiblemug. Emoncholy (noun):
The unique blend of emotions that arises when reaching the end of a beloved book series or TV show, combining a sense of nostalgia, melancholy, and longing for the captivating world and characters that have become deeply cherished.
The unique blend of emotions that arises when reaching the end of a beloved book series or TV show, combining a sense of nostalgia, melancholy, and longing for the captivating world and characters that have become deeply cherished.
As she turned the final page of the epic fantasy series, a wave of emoncholy washed over her, filling her with a bittersweet mixture of nostalgia for the adventures shared with the characters and a tinge of sadness for the conclusion of the beloved saga.
by Kewk July 2, 2023
Get the Emoncholymug. Psychoacoustics /ˌsaɪkoʊəˈku stɪks/
(noun)
The study of the psychological and physiological aspects of hearing and how humans perceive sounds. It explores how sound waves are transformed into auditory sensations and how these processes relate to factors such as sound localization, pitch perception, loudness, and the quality of sound.
The term "psychoacoustics" is derived from a combination of "psycho," meaning "mind" or "psychological," and "acoustics," which refers to the science of sound. This reflects the field's focus on the intersection of psychological processes and acoustic phenomena.
Genealogy of the Word
Psycho-: From the Greek "psyche," meaning "breath, life, soul," later associated with the mind or psychological processes. It's commonly used as a prefix in English to denote psychological aspects or processes.
Acoustics: Originates from the Greek word "akoustikos," meaning "of or for hearing," derived from "akouein," which means "to hear." Acoustics as a scientific term refers to the study of sound, its production, transmission, and effects.
(noun)
The study of the psychological and physiological aspects of hearing and how humans perceive sounds. It explores how sound waves are transformed into auditory sensations and how these processes relate to factors such as sound localization, pitch perception, loudness, and the quality of sound.
The term "psychoacoustics" is derived from a combination of "psycho," meaning "mind" or "psychological," and "acoustics," which refers to the science of sound. This reflects the field's focus on the intersection of psychological processes and acoustic phenomena.
Genealogy of the Word
Psycho-: From the Greek "psyche," meaning "breath, life, soul," later associated with the mind or psychological processes. It's commonly used as a prefix in English to denote psychological aspects or processes.
Acoustics: Originates from the Greek word "akoustikos," meaning "of or for hearing," derived from "akouein," which means "to hear." Acoustics as a scientific term refers to the study of sound, its production, transmission, and effects.
Research in psychoacoustics has led to the development of noise-cancelling headphones, which use sound wave properties to reduce unwanted ambient noise, providing a clearer and more immersive listening experience for users.
by Kewk February 25, 2024
Get the Psychoacousticsmug. omnisome (om'ni-sōm) adj.
Of, relating to, or characterized by awesomeness that is omnipresent, eternal, and all-encompassing; awesome in all times, places, and aspects of existence.
Exhibiting universal and perpetual magnificence, splendor, or wonderfulness.
From omni- (Latin: all, every, the whole) + -some (Relating to the quality of awesome).
Synonyms: omnipresently awesome, eternally magnificent, ubiquitously splendid
Of, relating to, or characterized by awesomeness that is omnipresent, eternal, and all-encompassing; awesome in all times, places, and aspects of existence.
Exhibiting universal and perpetual magnificence, splendor, or wonderfulness.
From omni- (Latin: all, every, the whole) + -some (Relating to the quality of awesome).
Synonyms: omnipresently awesome, eternally magnificent, ubiquitously splendid
by Kewk April 16, 2024
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Get the Aphantmug. When the need for something is so great a persons decision making processes no longer think of what is happening around them. They only think of the thing they want and how to get it.
This is very common with Alcoholics and Drug Addicts. They will live within a bubble which only allows them to see the things that will allow them more of their addiction.
Bubble Logic is not just about addiction. This can happen with love, lust, needs wants, any desires or thought process which is blinded by that thing they want.
The example below is about an Alcoholic that drinks at work but her bubble does not allow for her to think about the people watching or smelling her.
This is very common with Alcoholics and Drug Addicts. They will live within a bubble which only allows them to see the things that will allow them more of their addiction.
Bubble Logic is not just about addiction. This can happen with love, lust, needs wants, any desires or thought process which is blinded by that thing they want.
The example below is about an Alcoholic that drinks at work but her bubble does not allow for her to think about the people watching or smelling her.
Kyle : Did you smell the Alcohol on Karen's breath? I think she's drunk at work!
Chad: Yeah, it's so obvious but she has no idea. She's just trapped in bubble logic.
Chad: Yeah, it's so obvious but she has no idea. She's just trapped in bubble logic.
by Kewk November 28, 2019
Get the Bubble Logicmug.