153 Answered Questions for the topic Terminology

Terminology Arabic Bilingualism

04/11/19

What is the linguistic term for an environment where parents teach a second language to their children in lieu of the parents' native language?
For example, Lebanon is an Arabic-speaking country. However, many parents insist on speaking to their children exclusively in English or French and refuse or severely limit the use of Arabic. Is... more
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04/10/19

What is the difference between a designer and an artist?
I've noticed that I often use the words **"artist"** and **"designer"** in the same context. It seems to me that every designer can be an artist, but not every artist is a designer. I wasn't sure... more
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04/07/19

Classification of 9th, 11th, and 13th intervals by consonance and dissonance?
An interval is classified by its consonance or dissonance: as an open consonance (unison, perfect fifth, octave), a soft consonance (major and minor third and sixth), mild dissonance (major second... more
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04/07/19

Is there a name for the progression ♭VI–♭VII–I?
The so-called Andalusian cadence occurs when one harmonizes the descending tetrachord from tonic down to dominant with I–♭VII–♭VI–V. Yet the progression ♭VI–♭VII–I seems just as common. It's... more
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Terminology Arabic

04/05/19

What is the definition of a kaffir?
My understanding of the term *kafir* is that it refers to a person who literally rejects God's authority. So while even the most blatant polytheist would still be *mushrik*, he would not... more
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04/04/19

Common english name for tissues which are separated from the blood by blood-tissue barriers?
Which general term is used to denote such organs/tissues as: brain, testis, thymus etc., which are separated from the blood by blood-tissue barriers?
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Terminology Philosophy Ethics

04/04/19

What, if anything, is the difference between ethics and moral philosophy?
Are the terms 'Ethics' and 'Moral Philosophy' different in extension as terms in philosophy? Some Departments of Philosophy have courses with titles like "Introduction to Ethics" and others with... more
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Terminology Arabic Dua Shafaah

04/03/19

What is the difference between SHIFA'ah and SHAFA'ah?
I want to know the exact meaning and difference between *SHIFA'ah* and *SHAFA'ah* and which one we need to ask Allah for?
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04/01/19

Are Gram negative bacteria classified as such because of their negative membrane potential?
Does the membrane potential usually quoted for Gram negative bacteria (e.g. E. coli) refer to the potential across both membranes? - If yes, then does the potential fall more over the inner or... more
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04/01/19

Video production basics for a noob?
I am an iOS developer who wants to create a mobile app for video editing. But I do not know the basic terminology and functionality of video editing and production. Terms like video scrubbing,... more
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Terminology Anatomy Human Anatomy

04/01/19

What is the name for the opening in the mouth for the nasal passages?
Is there a proper anatomical name for the opening in the soft palette where the nasal passages enter the mouth?
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03/31/19

What does it mean when a business reports its costs on a "fully loaded basis"?
What does it mean to ask a private business to report their costs "on a fully loaded basis"? And then to ask them to "please indicate the fully loaded basis for which the costs are reported"?
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Terminology Esl/esol Speech

03/30/19

Which speech impediments contain the phonemes affected by said impediments?
There are at least a few terms used to describe specific speech impediments which are themselves difficult for a person with said speech impediment to say. For example: - Li**s**p: Frequently... more
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Terminology Esl/esol Speech

03/30/19

What is the sentence that is said before the real statement, to let the other person know what is coming, called?
Example: **Don't be angry at me for asking this question**, but are you rich? Is there a term for the sentence in bold?
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03/30/19

Term used when answering a question with a lowered tone?
Is there a term/phrase that can be used to describe the answering of a question with such a tone that would indicate that the answer isn't as all it seems? For example, if one person were to ask... more
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03/29/19

What is the literal meaning of the word "Qur'an"?
I know that the Qur'an is the book revealed by the prophet Muhammad, but I'd like to know what the meaning of this word "Qur'an" is literally? What is its root?
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03/29/19

What is a "Slovenian Cadence"?
I recently acquired a large collection of music theory review materials. In it, I came across the term "Slovenian cadence." Does anyone know what this might be? Unfortunately, the review materials... more
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Terminology Esl/esol Speech Structure

03/28/19

Need help with the sentence structure for my pitch, thanks!?
Back story: I am to give a 3 minute pitch on a task i worked on. I would like to something like, "**As a general knowledge, we know that smartphones are dominated by IOS and android. Which is why... more
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03/26/19

Is there a specific suffix for "within a cell"? i.e. in a similar manner to how -aemia refers to within the blood?
Words like hyperglycemia and hyponatremia refer to the relative level of each component in the blood, not in the cell. Is there a suffix for within the cell? For reference I would like one word as... more
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Terminology Music Theory Theory Chords

03/26/19

What's the difference between arpeggio and broken chord?
I always thought of them as synonyms, but googling around found that some people see them as different, with the distinctions changing depending on who you ask. Is there a formal distinction... more
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03/26/19

Collective word for sharps and flats in the key signature?
On a mailing list I'm subscribed to, someone recently asked what the collective name was in English for the sharps and flats you find in the key signature. Apparently, the closest translation from... more
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Terminology Music Theory Theory

03/26/19

Chromatic vs Non-diatonic vs Accidental?
I was wondering if all three of these terms: chromatic, non-diatonic, accidental, all mean the same thing?
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03/21/19

Bringing word into existence just by calling and using it?
Sometimes, when I read essays, I see that writers make up words and by using them, they bring those words into existence.For example: >In her article ***"Juban America"***, Ruth Behar uses the... more
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03/19/19

What is the difference between eluvium and alluvium?
I was reading about kimberlite on Wikipedia and it mentioned eluvium. I've heard of alluvium, alluvial fans, alluvial deposits, etc. However, when I looked up eluvium, it sounded exactly like... more
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Terminology Arabic Mumin

03/19/19

What is a "Muslim" (surrendered) and what is a "Mumin" (believer/safe)?
In the Quran, two terms are used to refer to those on the straight path (suratal mustakeem): *muslim* and *mumin*.What are some similarities and differences between "muslim" and "mumin"?In the... more
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