(seh-vee-ree-us-lee)
adverb
• A portmanteau of “seriously” and “severely”, used to denote something that is both serious and severe.
adverb
• A portmanteau of “seriously” and “severely”, used to denote something that is both serious and severe.
The project was severiously delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, and as a result, was shut down entirely.
by Kichertasche January 31, 2024
Non-sequiturially
/ˌnɒn sɪˈkwɪtərɪəli/
adverb
1. In a manner that does not follow logically from what preceded it.
Origin: Derived from the Latin phrase "non sequitur," meaning "it does not follow."
/ˌnɒn sɪˈkwɪtərɪəli/
adverb
1. In a manner that does not follow logically from what preceded it.
Origin: Derived from the Latin phrase "non sequitur," meaning "it does not follow."
by Kichertasche January 03, 2024
<b>Noun</b>
<b>Definition:</b>
<p>Aversus is the proposed and rightful name for the backslash (`\`), replacing the uninspired and reactionary term "reverse solidus." The name "Aversus" derives from the Latin *aversus*, meaning "turned away" or "opposite," accurately reflecting the character's orientation and function while giving it a distinct and dignified identity.</p>
<b>Etymology:</b>
<p>From Latin *aversus* (past participle of *avertere*), meaning "turned away," "opposed," or "facing away." The name was proposed as a means to liberate the backslash from its secondary and dependent status, allowing it to stand on its own in typographical history.</p>
<b>Historical Context:</b>
The backslash (`\`) was introduced in computing by Bob Bemer in 1961 for use in ASCII, primarily to serve as an escape character in programming languages. However, its name remained an afterthought, as it was merely designated in opposition to the forward slash (`/`), which had an established identity as the <i>solidus</i>. The term "reverse solidus" was coined in formal typographical contexts but never gained widespread natural usage.
<b>Definition:</b>
<p>Aversus is the proposed and rightful name for the backslash (`\`), replacing the uninspired and reactionary term "reverse solidus." The name "Aversus" derives from the Latin *aversus*, meaning "turned away" or "opposite," accurately reflecting the character's orientation and function while giving it a distinct and dignified identity.</p>
<b>Etymology:</b>
<p>From Latin *aversus* (past participle of *avertere*), meaning "turned away," "opposed," or "facing away." The name was proposed as a means to liberate the backslash from its secondary and dependent status, allowing it to stand on its own in typographical history.</p>
<b>Historical Context:</b>
The backslash (`\`) was introduced in computing by Bob Bemer in 1961 for use in ASCII, primarily to serve as an escape character in programming languages. However, its name remained an afterthought, as it was merely designated in opposition to the forward slash (`/`), which had an established identity as the <i>solidus</i>. The term "reverse solidus" was coined in formal typographical contexts but never gained widespread natural usage.
1. "Why do we call it 'reverse solidus'? That's like calling Saturn 'reverse Jupiter.' Just call it an <strong>Aversus</strong>!"
2. "Hey, can you escape that character in the code with an <strong>Aversus</strong>?"
3. "Finally, a name for \ that isn't just defining it by what it <i>isn't</i>. Long live the <strong>Aversus!</strong>"
2. "Hey, can you escape that character in the code with an <strong>Aversus</strong>?"
3. "Finally, a name for \ that isn't just defining it by what it <i>isn't</i>. Long live the <strong>Aversus!</strong>"
by Kichertasche April 01, 2025
(uhn-flam-uh-buhl)
adjective
• Impervious to flame, incapable of catching fire, or extremely resistant to flame. This term is proposed to replace "inflammable" and "non-flammable" to avoid confusion due to the dual origins of the prefix "in-" in English.
• Explanation: The prefix "in-" in English can have different meanings depending on its origin. It can mean "not" or "without", derived from Latin, as in "incalculable" (not calculable). However, "in-" can also mean "in" or "into", also derived from Latin but related to the Greek prefix "en-", as in "inflammable" (able to be set on fire). These dual meanings can cause confusion, as "inflammable" might be mistakenly thought to mean "not flammable". The term "unflammable" uses the prefix "un-", which consistently means "not" in English, making it a more intuitive, perspicuous, and less confusing alternative.
adjective
• Impervious to flame, incapable of catching fire, or extremely resistant to flame. This term is proposed to replace "inflammable" and "non-flammable" to avoid confusion due to the dual origins of the prefix "in-" in English.
• Explanation: The prefix "in-" in English can have different meanings depending on its origin. It can mean "not" or "without", derived from Latin, as in "incalculable" (not calculable). However, "in-" can also mean "in" or "into", also derived from Latin but related to the Greek prefix "en-", as in "inflammable" (able to be set on fire). These dual meanings can cause confusion, as "inflammable" might be mistakenly thought to mean "not flammable". The term "unflammable" uses the prefix "un-", which consistently means "not" in English, making it a more intuitive, perspicuous, and less confusing alternative.
The new line of camping gear is made from unflammable material, providing an extra layer of safety during wilderness adventures.
by Kichertasche January 31, 2024