invincible ignorance
(Theol.) ignorance beyond the individual's control and for which, therefore, he is not responsible before God.
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- Thu Jun 29, 2006 8:22 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: Invincible ignorance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10437
- Sat Jun 24, 2006 10:21 am
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: neoteny
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7118
neoteny
neoteny
n.
1. Retention of juvenile characteristics in the adults of a species, as among certain amphibians.
2. The attainment of sexual maturity by an organism still in its larval stage.
n.
1. Retention of juvenile characteristics in the adults of a species, as among certain amphibians.
2. The attainment of sexual maturity by an organism still in its larval stage.
- Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:57 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: haptic
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13658
haptic
haptic
adj.
Of or relating to the sense of touch; tactile.
adj.
Of or relating to the sense of touch; tactile.
- Sun Jun 18, 2006 4:43 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: dun
- Replies: 12
- Views: 16445
dun
dun.
tr. v.
To importune (a debtor) for payment: a dunning letter.
n.
adj.
An almost neutral brownish gray to dull grayish brown.
tr. v.
To importune (a debtor) for payment: a dunning letter.
n.
adj.
An almost neutral brownish gray to dull grayish brown.
- Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:59 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: clairaudience
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8818
clairaudience
clairaudience
n.
The supposed power to hear things outside the range of normal perception.
n.
The supposed power to hear things outside the range of normal perception.
- Fri Jun 16, 2006 5:43 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: elan
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7358
elan
elan
n.
1. Enthusiastic vigor and liveliness.
2. Distinctive style or flair.
n.
1. Enthusiastic vigor and liveliness.
2. Distinctive style or flair.
- Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:21 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: militate
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4572
militate
militate
intr. v.
To have force or influence; bring about an effect or a change:
“All these factors militated to a different targeting priority” (Tom Clancy). “The chaste banality of his prose... militates against the stories' becoming literature” (Anthony Burgess).
intr. v.
To have force or influence; bring about an effect or a change:
“All these factors militated to a different targeting priority” (Tom Clancy). “The chaste banality of his prose... militates against the stories' becoming literature” (Anthony Burgess).
- Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:14 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: pons asinorum
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8386
pons asinorum
pons asinorum
n.
A problem that severely tests the ability of an inexperienced person.
n.
A problem that severely tests the ability of an inexperienced person.
- Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:11 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: thew
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5056
thew
thew
n.
1. A well-developed sinew or muscle.
2. Muscular power or strength. Often used in the plural.
n.
1. A well-developed sinew or muscle.
2. Muscular power or strength. Often used in the plural.
- Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:08 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: athrepsia
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4979
athrepsia
athrepsia
Profound debility of children due to lack of food and to unhygienic surroundings.
Profound debility of children due to lack of food and to unhygienic surroundings.
- Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:25 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: proffer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5065
proffer
proffer
v.
To offer for acceptance; tender.
n.
a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
v.
To offer for acceptance; tender.
n.
a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
- Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:23 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: decant
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5132
decant
decant
v.
1. To pour off (wine, for example) without disturbing the sediment.
2. To pour (a liquid) from one container into another.
v.
1. To pour off (wine, for example) without disturbing the sediment.
2. To pour (a liquid) from one container into another.
- Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:21 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: Attic
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4680
Attic
Attic
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Attica, Athens, or the Athenians.
2. Characterized by purity, simplicity, and elegant wit: Attic prose.
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Attica, Athens, or the Athenians.
2. Characterized by purity, simplicity, and elegant wit: Attic prose.
- Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:17 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: untrammeled
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6209
untrammeled
untrammeled
adj.
Not limited or restricted; unrestrained.
adj.
Not limited or restricted; unrestrained.
- Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:16 pm
- Forum: Good Word Suggestions
- Topic: toggery
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4862
toggery
toggery
n.
1. Clothing; togs.
2. A clothing store.
n.
1. Clothing; togs.
2. A clothing store.