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Fi

Means something between a semi-tone. A fi.

Axiom

Means a universally accepted truth that requires no proof. An axiom...

Playing Words with Friends on FaceBook, that game, and saw an update the other day.

An up date that tells you what words were played and what they mean and how rare they are in terms of game play.

I found that button tonight still...

Fi....

Axiom...

Those were the words that I thought were cool, and therefore remembered them.

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Acculturation. What happens when two separate cultures come in contact with one and another.

Syncretism. The merging of two religions, e.g. Shintoism and Buddhism in Japan.

Anachronistic and teleological. Basically, when you read history backwards rather than analyse it in its correct context.

Historiography. The history of, writing history basically.

Lots of linguistic terms also. All of the Latin forms for instance: nominative case, conjugate, ablative absolute etc. The moods and tenses also, the indicative, subjunctive etc.

Semiotics. Do not ask!!

A lot of theological concepts associated with the reformation such as consubstantiation and predestination.

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The only one i ain't heard so far is syncretism.

My word is floccinoccianahilapilification. I wrote that without looking it up cuz I'm just rude like that :lol: It's meaning is the action or tendency to describe something as worthless.

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Semiotics. Do not ask!!

Semiotics is a pretty simple concept, but best described using visual aids. In short, it's identifying a sign, a signifier and finding meaning in those. It's used a heck of a lot in advertising.

A lot of theological concepts associated with the reformation such as consubstantiation and predestination.

Catholic Latin words are my secret weapon in Scrabble. Novena? No problem. :)

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