;Posted on 04/21/2014 5:17:40 AM PDT by xsmommy
Word For The Day, Monday, 4/21/14
;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".
iteration; noun
1. the act of repeating; a repetition. 2. Mathematics . a. Also called successive approximation. a problem-solving or computational method in which a succession of approximations, each building on the one preceding, is used to achieve a desired degree of accuracy. b. an instance of the use of this method. 3. Computers. a. a repetition of a statement or statements in a program. b. a different version of an existing data set, software program, hardware device, etc.: A new iteration of the data will be released next month. 4. a different form or version of something: He designed the previous iteration of our logo.
Etymology: 1425–75; late Middle English < Latin iterātiōn-, stem of iterātiō; see iterate, -ion
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for 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....
Oh I know it! Told him so!
I do not like the non-taste of storebought eggs-I thank myself most fortunate to be able to just call a neighbor, walk down the road and get 1/2 dozen tasty fresh eggs-I never need a dozen, just for me. And I look forward to the day soon to come when I have my own poultry.
No internet in our housing.
But we do have a satellite tv, so we can watch the Penguins suck.
Maybe you’ll get a better coach next year.
Not a thing wrong with disco Dan!!
Xsboy called from his friend’s apt in Manhattan. They are going to get something to eat and hang out for a bit. Better than being in a hotel room alone worrying about the interview tomorrow.
And the threefold singing of the Paschal Troparion is the ultimate reiteration:
Christ is Risen from the dead,
trampling down death by death,
and upon those in the tombs, bestowing life!
That is one creepy bunny.
All’s well that ends well.
pretty amazing comeback!
so you need me to put up the thread bc you have no internet and you are only posting via phone, correct?
That is correct. Thank you.
So nobody knew about the fertility goddess Ishtar (pronounced Easter) and the pagan festival that happened about the same time as Passover (so therefore also about the same time as the Crucifixion and Resurrection) and the bunnies and eggs relation to the fertility goddess?
no.
As far as I’m concerned, unless it is a lingerie shower or a hardware and tools shower, there is no reason for a man to be there.
yeuuooow. you have ruined easter eggs for me with that story.
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