sui generis [スイ・ゲネリス]
adjective
Definition:
- (Often law) In a class of its own; one of a kind.
Sentence Example:
- The artist’s style was sui generis, making it impossible to categorize within any existing movement.
sui generis [スイ・ゲネリス]
adjective
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Equipotential [イークィポテンシャル]
adjective
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Noctivagant [ノクティバガント]
adjective
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Novitious
Adjective [ノヴィシャス]
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Etymology:
Derived from the Latin novus, meaning "new," combined with the English suffix -itious, indicating the quality of being or having the nature of something.
Parapraxis [パラプラクシス]
(noun)
Definition (Psychology):
A mistake, such as a slip of the tongue, a misreading, or an unintended action, that reveals an unconscious or concealed thought, desire, or motive. Parapraxes are often linked to Freudian psychology and are also known as "Freudian slips."
Example Usage:
His unintended comment about the meeting time was a classic parapraxis, indicating he wasn't keen on attending.
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Allism (アリズム, a-ri-zu-mu)
(noun)
Definition: A neurological condition characterized by the absence or lack of autistic traits and symptoms.
Example Sentence: Her experience of allism gave her a different perspective on social interactions compared to her autistic friends.
Hellenomania \ヘレノマニア\
(He-re-no-ma-ni-a)
noun
1. An obsession with Greek culture, language, or people.
Example Sentence: His hellenomania drove him to study ancient Greek texts and decorate his home with classical statues.
Hacktivist \ハクティヴィスト\ (hakutivisuto)
noun
1. A person who engages in the practice of promoting a political agenda by hacking, especially by defacing or disabling websites.
Example Sentence: During the 2019 Hong Kong protests, hacktivists defaced government websites to support the pro-democracy movement and protest against increased surveillance.
Cybersabotage \サイバーサボタージュ\ (saibā sabotāju)
noun
1. Sabotage of computer systems; destructive hacking intended to disrupt or damage digital infrastructure, such as critical systems, networks, or facilities.
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