Definitions by uttam maharjan

relaxotherapy

a form of exercise which is aimed at relieving anxiety or tension. It is usually done by breathing deeply by lying down. Also called relaxation therapy.

Would it pay for hypochondriacs to relieve depression by exercising relaxotherapy?

relaxotherapy by uttam maharjan March 11, 2010

jumbo vision

the ability to look far into the future; farsightedness.

We need such leaders as are gifted with jumbo vision.

jumbo vision by uttam maharjan March 11, 2010

hypersthenia 

great strength; being strong to an extreme extent.

The government showed hypersthenia in tackling the burning problems facing the nation.

hypersthenia by uttam maharjan March 11, 2010

hyperamnesia 

a condition in which one forgets about something too much; a state of great oblivion.

He forgets about everything; perhaps, he is a victim of hyperamnesia.

hyperamnesia by uttam maharjan March 11, 2010

Baldwin street

(used figuratively) a street that is extremely steep. It comes from Baldwin Street that lies in Dunedin, New Zealand that is claimed to be the steepest street in the world. It is 359 metres in length and it is said that going up the street is like climbing a concrete wall.

He is walking up a Baldwin street in the countryside.

Baldwin street by uttam maharjan March 10, 2010

syntax theorem

a linguistic tool that is used to prove whether a sentence is correct or not. It draws upon grammar rules with an eye to situational or contextual usage.

Syntax theorems may enable English learners to know how to write correct English.

syntax theorem by uttam maharjan March 10, 2010

hyperonym 

a word that would denote something in excess or excessive.

'Overabundance' is a hyperonym for 'abundance'. So is 'hypercautious' for 'cautious'.

hyperonym by uttam maharjan March 10, 2010