used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading PROPER DESIGNATIONS.--Every part in mechanism, every point, curve and angle has its peculiar designation.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When you wish to impart information to another you must do it in terms understood by both.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading A knowledge of terms is an indication of thoroughness in education, and, as heretofore stated, becomes really the basis of art, as well as of the sciences.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A knowledge of terms is an indication of thoroughness in education, and, as heretofore stated, becomes really the basis of art, as well as of the sciences.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading A knowledge of terms is an indication of thoroughness in education, and, as heretofore stated, becomes really the basis of art, as well as of the sciences.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A knowledge of terms is an indication of thoroughness in education, and, as heretofore stated, becomes really the basis of art, as well as of the sciences.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When you wish to impart information to another you must do it in terms understood by both.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When you wish to impart information to another you must do it in terms understood by both.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading PROPER DESIGNATIONS.--Every part in mechanism, every point, curve and angle has its peculiar designation.
DESIGNATEDverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
designationnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading PROPER DESIGNATIONS.--Every part in mechanism, every point, curve and angle has its peculiar designation.
DESIGNATIONSnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “designation” — identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading PROPER DESIGNATIONS.--Every part in mechanism, every point, curve and angle has its peculiar designation.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading PROPER DESIGNATIONS.--Every part in mechanism, every point, curve and angle has its peculiar designation.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PROPER DESIGNATIONS.--Every part in mechanism, every point, curve and angle has its peculiar designation.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading A knowledge of terms is an indication of thoroughness in education, and, as heretofore stated, becomes really the basis of art, as well as of the sciences.
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From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading When you wish to impart information to another you must do it in terms understood by both.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading A knowledge of terms is an indication of thoroughness in education, and, as heretofore stated, becomes really the basis of art, as well as of the sciences.
a message received and understood
From this reading When you wish to impart information to another you must do it in terms understood by both.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A knowledge of terms is an indication of thoroughness in education, and, as heretofore stated, becomes really the basis of art, as well as of the sciences.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading PROPER DESIGNATIONS.--Every part in mechanism, every point, curve and angle has its peculiar designation.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A knowledge of terms is an indication of thoroughness in education, and, as heretofore stated, becomes really the basis of art, as well as of the sciences.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
engage in
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
mechanismnounUS /ˈmekənɪzəm/
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
From this reading PROPER DESIGNATIONS.--Every part in mechanism, every point, curve and angle has its peculiar designation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When you wish to impart information to another you must do it in terms understood by both.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading PROPER DESIGNATIONS.--Every part in mechanism, every point, curve and angle has its peculiar designation.
the local environment
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading PROPER DESIGNATIONS.--Every part in mechanism, every point, curve and angle has its peculiar designation.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A knowledge of terms is an indication of thoroughness in education, and, as heretofore stated, becomes really the basis of art, as well as of the sciences.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
precisely, exactly
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading A knowledge of terms is an indication of thoroughness in education, and, as heretofore stated, becomes really the basis of art, as well as of the sciences.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading A knowledge of terms is an indication of thoroughness in education, and, as heretofore stated, becomes really the basis of art, as well as of the sciences.
STRUCTURALadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/
relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading A knowledge of terms is an indication of thoroughness in education, and, as heretofore stated, becomes really the basis of art, as well as of the sciences.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE DIFFERENT STRUCTURAL PARTS ARE DESIGNATED THE RIGHT NAME FOR EVERYTHING.--Always make it a point to apply the right term to each article or portion of a structure.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading When you wish to impart information to another you must do it in terms understood by both.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A knowledge of terms is an indication of thoroughness in education, and, as heretofore stated, becomes really the basis of art, as well as of the sciences.
at the time that
From this reading When you wish to impart information to another you must do it in terms understood by both.
which person or people
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading When you wish to impart information to another you must do it in terms understood by both.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you wish to impart information to another you must do it in terms understood by both.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your explanation, to those who do know the proper technical terms, will render much easier a thorough understanding; and to those who do not know, your language will be in the nature of an education.
