used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The reason is that these words are neat expressions of a precise idea and their meaning is therefore less likely to be shifted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
bed-room
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From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
bulum
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From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
CONTEXTnounUS /ˈkɑːntekst/
discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
cubiculum
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From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
culum
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From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The reason is that these words are neat expressions of a precise idea and their meaning is therefore less likely to be shifted.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
frumentum
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From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
how
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From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The reason is that these words are neat expressions of a precise idea and their meaning is therefore less likely to be shifted.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
iumentum
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From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The reason is that these words are neat expressions of a precise idea and their meaning is therefore less likely to be shifted.
lexicographicaladjective
of or relating to lexicography
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The reason is that these words are neat expressions of a precise idea and their meaning is therefore less likely to be shifted.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
meaningsnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋz/
plural of “meaning” — the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
mentumnoun
a projection like a chin formed by the sepals and base of the column in some orchids
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The reason is that these words are neat expressions of a precise idea and their meaning is therefore less likely to be shifted.
not any; not one
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading The reason is that these words are neat expressions of a precise idea and their meaning is therefore less likely to be shifted.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The reason is that these words are neat expressions of a precise idea and their meaning is therefore less likely to be shifted.
semanticadjectiveUS /sɪˈmæntɪk/
of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading The reason is that these words are neat expressions of a precise idea and their meaning is therefore less likely to be shifted.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
not in physical motion
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
testamentum
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From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reason is that these words are neat expressions of a precise idea and their meaning is therefore less likely to be shifted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The reason is that these words are neat expressions of a precise idea and their meaning is therefore less likely to be shifted.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The reason is that these words are neat expressions of a precise idea and their meaning is therefore less likely to be shifted.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The reason is that these words are neat expressions of a precise idea and their meaning is therefore less likely to be shifted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading This study, as is intimated in the introductory paragraph of this paper, is a semantic one, but it is not lexicographical; and no attempt will be made to explain, any farther than was done in the preceding chapter, such words as show no variation in meaning due to context.
venabulum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
verbnounUS /vɜːrb/
the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For example, frumentum always means grain, no matter in what context it stands; iumentum, cattle; testamentum, a will; venabulum, a hunting spear; cubiculum, a bed-room.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be the purpose of this chapter to illustrate how such general meanings get still greater precision from some element in the context.
in the company of; together with
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
the words that are spoken
From this reading INFLUENCE OF CONTEXT An attempt was made in the preceding chapter to show how the meaning of words formed with _-mentum_, _-bulum_ and _-culum_ was influenced by the verb stem.
