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For all intensive purposes

de facto: The phrase is a corruption of "for all intents and purposes" by persons who have heard the phrase, but have not read it in it's proper form. It means "for all intents, and for all purposes."

de jure: Taken literally, the phrase means "for purposes which are intense. All purposes which are not intense are not included." This is almost completely opposite to what is meant by most people, and is why it is imperitive that persons use the proper phrase.
For all intensive purposes, everyone gets this phrase wrong.
by KJ Fee January 14, 2007
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This is a very serious question and it must be answered carefuly and gradualy.
First, let's see what is the ourpose of Einstein's theory of relativity. Well, it helps an astrophysicist to calculate the trajectory of a galaxy, because at such a large speeds an distances relativistic effects are very important. Than he earns some mony for his calculations, which he uses to buy a car and a flat, so he can get laid. In essence, Einstein's theory's purpose is to get laid.

Geometry of Lobachewsky is about curved space. It is useful for another astrophysicist, to calculate effects of passege of a small black hole next to our solar system, and its effects on our space-time. He will get some mony for his calculations from the agency he works for, so that he can buy a car and a flat, and get laid. In essence, geometry of Lobachewsky is used just to get laid.

And finnaly, let's see what is the burpose of calculus. Well, calculus studies behaviour of systems during some period of time depending on various variables. An engineer employed in hydroelectric power plant uses it to calculet the production of electricity, which depends on the rate of flow of the water through turbines, ammount of water in accumulation etc. It is impossible without calculus. Of course, our engineer won't do this just like that. He will earn money from company he works for, so that he can buy a car and a flat, where he can get laid. In essence, the purpose of calculus is getting laid.

If you want to now more about other scientific disciplines and their purposes contact us at newscientist@harvard.ma.us. But, sincerely, we suppose that you already now the answers.
Student: "What is the purpose of einstein's theory of relativity, lobachewsky geometry and calculus?"
Proffessor: "To get laid!"
by J.Z. - vukajlija April 24, 2009
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Re-purpose

The act of taking something and giving it a new purpose.
I saw a brand new bike sitting outside of someone's house. I re-purposed it for use at my house.
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proselytaser

An imaginary weapon to ward off those who distribute unsolicited religious literature to you in public proselytize+taser
I'm just so sick and tired of all this public proselytizing! If one more fanatic tries to convert me with a pamphlet about my supposed salvation, I'm going to reach into my handbag and zap them with my proselytaser!
by Stewart Gold aka Golda Stewart December 11, 2011
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proselytase

PROSELYTASE ... pros·e·lyt·ase/ˈpräsələˌtayz/
Verb:
Attempting to convert (someone) from one political view, belief, or opinion to another without stopping until tongue tasing them to the ground..
"Maura pressed on to proselytase her views without noticing it was offensive, obnoxious, unappreciated, and generally was shocking people to near death". Not being a house-broken liberal (to say the least). being a overly liberal poop brainwash bend bias misinform mislead squeeze persuade proselyte proselytize sway turn
by CountrySwan October 25, 2011
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Multi purpose room

A room where it is socially acceptable to have an orgy with the whole school
Jose- “That’s very multi purpose room of you.”

James-“Would you like to go to the multi purpose room with me?”
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offense on purpose

A phrase used when the opposite meaning of "no offense" is desired. Often used in conjunction when making a point.
Lady: "This twelve-year-old just called me 'kitty'. I'm not sure if I should be flattered :P"
Lady's Friend: "Sounds like he is some sort of reverse pedophile. Offense on purpose."
by willbchou January 2, 2012
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