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| ShadowsfeaR:
--- Quote from: Electrk. on August 14, 2017, 04:22:59 PM --- whoops --- End quote --- A synonym doesn't mean it's a direct equivalent in meaning. It's a word that has the same idea and presents itself in the same category. A square is a rectangle but a rectangle isn't always a square. English is such a diverse language, each word carries its own weight and meaning, even if they represent similar ideas. Boredom and Ennui present the same idea, but represent different usage. I'm BORED when I have nothing to do or something isn't fun. But I have ENNUI when I lack the motivation and mental capacity to change my boredom. |
| Electrk.:
--- Quote from: ShadowsfeaR on August 14, 2017, 05:05:13 PM ---A synonym doesn't mean it's a direct equivalent in meaning. It's a word that has the same idea and presents itself in the same category. A square is a rectangle but a rectangle isn't always a square. English is such a diverse language, each word carries its own weight and meaning, even if they represent similar ideas. Boredom and Ennui present the same idea, but represent different usage. I'm BORED when I have nothing to do or something isn't fun. But I have ENNUI when I lack the motivation and mental capacity to change my boredom. --- End quote --- which is why I highlighted part of the definition too |
| LeisureSuit912:
Lol owned http://www.inforum.com/opinion/letters/4311880-letter-family-denounces-teffts-tribal-rhetoric-and-actions#.WZHEclG05TM.reddit |
| Deus Ex:
--- Quote from: LeisureSuit912 on August 14, 2017, 05:13:46 PM ---Lol owned http://www.inforum.com/opinion/letters/4311880-letter-family-denounces-teffts-tribal-rhetoric-and-actions#.WZHEclG05TM.reddit --- End quote --- Please stop linking to things and saying "lol owned" |
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