Posted on 11/04/2004 4:17:28 AM PST by Slip18
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of word for the day. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the word of the day; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Subbie Slip has her whip, handcuffs and legcuffs today.
The rest of the stuff is locked up in my drawer. Im just letting all the new students know that we behave as if we were ladies and gentlemen in here. Those two words as if can get you an A if you make the subbie laugh.
New WFTD:
Antinomy noun
This word is pronounced an-tin-emee
Etymology: French or German.
1) Opposition of one law or rule to another law or rule: contradiction within a law.
2) obs An opposing law or rule of any kind: a law that contradicts itself.
3) (a)a contradiction between two philosophical principles each of which is taken to be true or between inferences correctly drawn from such principles.
(b) A statement embodying an antimony: paradox.
4) An apparent or real opposition, contradiction, contrast or conflict.
And a big fat SMOOCH for you ARGHIE!!!!!!
Hope you've had a great day! :D
I did--THANKS!!
Today I'm back at work...blech!
WOOHOO! I melt, I die, you just made my day, thank you Miss Laura!
:D
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