terminism

Meanings

• Noun

  A term used in linguistics and philosophy to refer to a word or group of words that has a technical or specialized meaning different from its ordinary meaning.

  - "The term 'terminism' itself is an example of a term with a specialized meaning in linguistics."
  - "In philosophy, the term 'terminism' can refer to the use of technical terms to clarify complex ideas."

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Variants

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termini , terminus , terminuses , ex vi termini , termini ad quem , terminus ad quem , terminus ad quems , termini a quo , terminus a quo , terminus a quos

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'terminus' meaning 'boundary' or 'limit'. In linguistics, it refers to a word or group of words that has a technical or specialized meaning.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'terminism' was first used in linguistics in the late 19th century.

2. The term 'terminism' is not limited to language and can also be used in other fields, such as law or medicine.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jargon: Jargon and terminism are related concepts. Jargon refers to the specialized language used in a particular field or group, while terminism specifically refers to the individual technical terms within that jargon.

2. Semantics: Terminism is a subfield of semantics, which is the study of meaning in language.

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Terminism is an important concept in both linguistics and philosophy. It is used to clarify complex ideas and to ensure precise communication.

How to Memorize "terminism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a linguistics textbook and imagine the term 'terminism' written in bold letters on the page.
   - Imagine a philosopher using the term 'terminism' in a lecture to clarify complex ideas.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'terminism' with the idea of technical or specialized language.
   - Associate the term 'terminism' with the study of meaning in language (semantics).

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T.E.M.I.N.I.S.M. to remember the meaning of terminism: Technical, Esoteric, Meaningful, Intricately, Named, Important, Specialized, Meaning.

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