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Talking Numbers
Talking Numbers
Talking Numbers : Numbers have always fascinated mankind. The ancients attached mystical significance to numbers and believed they held all the mysterious to the origins and systematic functioning of the universe.
Indeed, numbers can talk if only we know how to decipher their secret meanings. The word number itself has many meanings, besides the regular mathematical definition, one of these being: a song, dance or other musical item, according to the Concise Oxford English Dictionary.
In this chapter, we will let numbers do the talking in unlocking the meaning of hitherto esoteric or meaningless words. The words on these pages are either directly derived from numbers or have numbers embedded in their etymology (roots) or meanings.
You are welcome to share your talking numbers with the rest of the world by submitting them to us. We will add those words in these lists.
Indeed, numbers can talk if only we know how to decipher their secret meanings. The word number itself has many meanings, besides the regular mathematical definition, one of these being: a song, dance or other musical item, according to the Concise Oxford English Dictionary.
In this chapter, we will let numbers do the talking in unlocking the meaning of hitherto esoteric or meaningless words. The words on these pages are either directly derived from numbers or have numbers embedded in their etymology (roots) or meanings.
You are welcome to share your talking numbers with the rest of the world by submitting them to us. We will add those words in these lists.
Baker's dozen : Phrase
A group of thirteen
In the days of yore, a baker's dozen consisted of 13, instead of 12. Bakers adopted the custom of adding an extra loaf to a dozen sold to the retailer, as the thirteenth was the latter's profit! Bakers were also said to follow this practice to ensure the proper weight and avoid any penalty for short measure.
Biannual : adjective
Occurring twice a year : semi-annual
Biennial : adjective
Taking place every two years : lasting for two years
Bicameral : adjective
With two chambers (as in a legislative body)
Bicentenary : noun
The two-hundredth anniversary of a significant event
Bifurcate : verb
To divide into two branches or forks
Bigamy : noun
The offence of marrying someone while already being married to another person
Monogamy, on the other hand, is the practice of being married to or having a sexual relationship with only one person at a time.
Bilingual : adjective
Speaking two languages fluently
Bisexual :
adjective :
1. Sexually attracted to both men and women.
2. Having characteristics of both sexes.
noun :
A person who is sexually attracted to both men and women
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