n
A space or region that violates the norms or conventions of spaces.
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(matrixial theory) A space between conceptual borders such as culturally-imposed binaries.
v
(transitive, of the point of divergence of an alternate history scenario) To cause events after the point of divergence to not happen as they did in real history, and people conceived after the point of divergence to not exist in recognizable form, due to the random variations introduced by the butterfly effect.
adv
With respect to chains.
n
Alternative letter-case form of Circumcellion [(Christianity, historical) A member of fanatical bands of predatory peasants that flourished in North Africa in the 4th century. They were associated with Donatists and sought death by martyrdom.]
adj
Parallel, along the same vein, side by side.
n
(geology) A consequent stream.
n
The most important part of a thing or aggregate of things wherever located and whether of any determinate location at all; the essence.
n
(engineering) Alternative form of dead center. [Synonym of dead point: the position at which a crank is in a direct line with a connecting rod.]
n
Length or interval of time.
n
Obsolete form of distance. [(countable) The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.]
n
Either of the two points at the ends of a line segment.
n
(figuratively) An ad hoc complication added to a model to make it fit the known data
v
(transitive) To space apart at equal distances.
adj
Spaced apart at equal distances.
n
(economics, accounting) A variable whose value depends on a period of time rather than an instant, example being the gross domestic product.
n
A major point of interest; an attraction.
n
(game theory) A solution that people will tend to use in the absence of communication, because it seems natural, special, or relevant.
n
(countable) The quotient of the number of times n a periodic phenomenon occurs over the time t in which it occurs: f=n/t.
v
(figuratively) To be part of two opposite sides.
adj
(of three or more objects) Positioned in a straight line.
adv
(software engineering) Inside of a source tree.
adj
Between successive faults (in various senses).
n
A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.
n
(economics) A graph that shows the proportion of overall income or wealth of the bottom percentage of people, often used to represent economic inequality.
n
(astronautics) The point at which dynamic pressure reaches its maximum level while traveling through the atmosphere.
n
(mathematics) A quantitative measure of the shape of a set of points.
adj
Of or pertaining to an outline; being in, or forming, an outline.
v
(intransitive) To separate into groups of two.
adj
Misconstruction of pairwise. [Occurring in pairs; two at a time.]
v
To construct or place something parallel to something else.
n
(mathematics) A local maximum of a function, e.g. for sine waves, each point at which the value of y is at its maximum.
n
The physical space closely surrounding a person, which can lead to discomfort, anger or anxiety if encroached on.
adj
Truly vertical, as indicated by a plumb line.
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(physics, philosophy) The smallest unit of space-time; a particular point along the continua of space and time.
adj
Having every aspect or point of something matching up with corresponding aspects or points of something else.
n
Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland spelling of rumor
n
(military) main point, main target; point upon which the most effort is concentrated (e.g. during an attack)
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(mathematics, computing) To interpolate by using SLERP.
n
Distance between things.
adj
Positioned at regular intervals with a specified space between them.
n
(mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
n
UK, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand standard spelling of splendor.
adj
Placed below a line of text.
n
A force that completely balances the weight of an object at rest.
n
(mathematics) All the last terms of a sequence, from some term on.
adj
Referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something.
n
(engineering) The quantitative point at which an action is triggered, especially a lower limit.
n
The process in which time taken to travel is accelerated and the significance of space between distant places is reduced.
adj
Measured or presented on a time scale.
n
A perspective over a period (particularly a long period) of time.
n
(mathematics, catastrophe theory) The point at which a slow, reversible change becomes irreversible, often with dramatic consequences.
n
Any similar point at which a characteristic of a system changes abruptly.
adj
Converted to vertical form
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