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Grammer / Vocabulary

In [linguistics]$1 $2) is the set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases and words in a natural language. The term refers also to the study of such rules and this field includes phonology, morphology and syntax, often complemented by phonetics, semantics and pragmatics.

Fluent speakers of a language variety orlecthave a set of internalized rules for using that form of speech. This rule set constitutes the lect's grammar. The vast majority of the information in the grammar is -- at least in the case of one's native language--acquired not by conscious study or instruction but by hearing other speakers. Much of this work is done during early childhood; learning a language later in life usually involves a greater degree of explicit instruction. Thus, grammar is the cognitive information underlying language use.

The word grammar comes from Greek, meaning "craft of letters," which is an apt description. In any language, grammar is:

  1. the systematic study and description of a language. (Compare with usage.)

  2. a set of rules and examples dealing with the syntax and word structures (morphology) of a language.

Types of grammer​

Whereas students of English mainly have to deal with just the nuts-and-bolts prescriptive, traditional type of grammar, such as making sure verbs and subjects agree and where to put commas, linguists have many more types to examine different aspects of the language, from how different languages compare to each other (comparative grammar) or use grammatical parts (descriptive grammar) to how the words and their usage interact to create meaning (lexicogrammar). They study how people acquire language and debate whether every child is born with a concept of universal grammar. Teachers instructing English language learners follow a method of pedagogical grammar for their students.

Other areas of study for linguists include:

How are you​

Personal​

  • How are you doing?
  • I am doing well (I am doing good incorrect)
  • How have you been?
  • What's going on?
  • What's new
  • What's new with you
  • What's up?
  • What are you up to?
  • How are things going?
  • How are you feeling?
  • How's it going?
  • How is everything
  • How's things?
  • How's life?
  • How's your day been?
  • How's your day going?
  • Are you alright?

Professional​

  • How do you do?
  • Are you well?
  • How do you fare?
  • How are things coming along?
  • How's everything coming together?
  • How's your health?
  • Hello, I hope you are well?
  • I trust you're well

Fun​

  • Howdy
  • How's it hanging
  • How's tricks?
  • What's sizzling?
  • What's kicking

One word that solves all problems​

Panacea. Skeleton key. Magic feather. Silver bullet. Duck tape. God. Magic. Strong AI, Spooky free will. Hopeful monster. Wonder tissue. Sky hook. Genie wish. Evolution by natural selection. Creativity. Time. Wonder drug. "Clutch". Cure all. Life-saver. Hank Williams. The Philosopher's Stone. Miracles.

Not Important​

  • irrelevant
  • insignificant

Quotes​

Often it's not we who shape words, but the words we use shape us. -- Nina George

Don't apologize in emails a lot (Alternatives)​

  • Thanks for flagging!
  • Good catch - I will make the updates/changes.
  • Many thanks for noticing the error, [name], we will [verb]
  • Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will [verb]

Whataboutism / whataboutery​

Whataboutism, also known as whataboutery, is a variant of the tu quoquelogical fallacy that attempts to discredit an opponent's position by charging them with hypocrisy without directly refuting or disproving their argument.

intimating someone vs informing someone​

The phrases "intimating someone" and "informing someone" have distinct meanings, although they both involve conveying information to another person. Here's the difference:

Informing someone​

  • Definition: Informing someone means providing them with facts, details, or knowledge about a particular subject or situation. It is a straightforward and clear communication of information.
  • Objective: The primary purpose of informing someone is to educate, update, or share information in a direct and transparent manner.
  • Tone: It is often done in a neutral, factual, and straightforward tone. The focus is on the information itself, and there is no hidden agenda or implied meaning.

Example: "I want to inform you that the meeting has been rescheduled to next Monday at 3:00 PM."

Intimating someone​

  • Definition: Intimating someone involves communicating information indirectly or subtly. It may include hinting at or suggesting something without explicitly stating it. Intimation often requires the recipient to read between the lines or discern the underlying message.
  • Objective: The objective of intimating someone is typically to convey a message in a more subtle or discreet way, often to avoid direct confrontation or to encourage the recipient to draw their conclusions.
  • Tone: Intimation can involve a tone that is less direct, possibly hinting at emotions, feelings, or a hidden meaning. It may be used in situations where diplomacy or tact is required.

Example: "I've noticed that your performance has room for improvement, and we should discuss it sometime soon."

In summary, the key difference between these two terms lies in their directness and clarity. "Informing someone" is a straightforward and clear communication of facts, while "intimating someone" is a more indirect or subtle way of conveying a message that may require the recipient to interpret the underlying meaning. The choice between these approaches depends on the context and the desired level of transparency in the communication.

What is the difference between 'intimating someone' and 'informing someone'? - Quora

Sentences​

अत्यंत दुख के साथ सूचित करना पड़ रहा है कि प्रिय abc के abc का स्वर्गवास आज दिनांक x को x में हो गया है। ईश्वर उनकी आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करें और परिवारजनों को इस दुख को सहने की शक्ति दे। भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि 🙏🙏

OM Shanti

Others​

  • Literature review / Research
  • omnipotent and omnipresent
  • interobang (‽) (often represented by**?!**, !?, ?!?or!?!)
  • Intellectual dishonesty
  • Don't give me anecdotal evidence
  • Nepotism
    • The practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs
  • has been / have been / had been
    • "Had been" is used to mean that something happened in the past and has already ended.
    • "Have been" and "has been" are used to mean that something began in the past and has lasted into the present time.

As a general rule, "has" is used in the third person singular ("he", "she", "it") and singular nouns.

https://myenglishmatters.com/2018/06/28/whats-the-difference-between-has-been-have-been-and-had-been

  • Languishing
  • Unconditional Love
  • Rumination
  • xenophobia - dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries
  • chauvinism - exaggerated or aggressive patriotism
  • bigotry - obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction; in particular, prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.
  • Psuedoscience
  • Disappoint, let you down
  • Egotistic / Self-centered / pride / Selfish / arrogance
  • apathy - lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern
  • terse - sparing in the use of words; abrupt
  • temperament - a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour
  • hypocrisy - the practice of claiming to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case
  • Heuristic
    • enabling someone to discover or learn something for themselves.
    • proceeding to a solution by trial and error or by rules that are only loosely defined.
  • Catnip - someone or something that is very attractive or appealing to a particular person or group.
    • both men are aggressive self-promoters and catnip for the media
  • dire straits - in a very bad situation that is difficult to fix
  • Volition - the faculty or power of using one's will.
  • one-upmanship - the technique or practice of gaining an advantage or feeling of superiority over another person.
    • "the one-upmanship of who can get the best presents"
  • prescient - having or showing knowledge of events before they take place. "a prescient warning"
  • Midas Touch - the ability to make money out of anything one undertakes.
  • autodidact - a self-taught person
  • BYOD - Bring Your Own Device
  • BYOB - Bring Your Own Booze
  • An axe to grind
  • It's an exception not a majority
  • Consious mindful cognizant
  • Narratives
  • Treat each other well
  • Conform - conformity, conformism
  • Envy sometimes can be helpful
  • Altruistic / Altruism
  • You are in for a hell of a ride
  • TIP - To Insure Promptitude
  • BTFB - buy the fucking dip
  • BTFB - bounce the fuck back
  • WGMI - We are Gonna Make It
  • WAGMI - We All are Gonna Make It
  • NGMI - not gonna make it
  • Shilling is when a person or group of persons promotes a particular cryptocurrency to create excitement for it
  • Phenomenon (singular) vs Phenomena (plural)
  • Iconoclastic - criticizing or attacking cherished beliefs or institutions.
  • Plenitude - abundance
  • Gordian knot - an extremely difficult or involved problem
  • polemicist - a person who engages in controversial debate
  • Anachronism - a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.
  • compendium - a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication.
  • A magnum opus is a noun that means a great work, especially the greatest achievement of an artist or writer.
  • avunculate - any social institution where a special relationship exists between an uncle and his sisters' children.
  • enigma - something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely
  • Venture - a project or activity which is new, exciting, and difficult because it involves the risk of failure
  • slog - work hard over a period of time
  • kayfabe - (in professional wrestling) the fact or convention of presenting staged performances as genuine or authentic.
  • Spray and pray
  • Idiopathic - Relating to or denoting any disease or condition which arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown. -- "idiopathic epilepsy"
  • Shrewd - able to make good decisions because you understand a situation well
  • xenophobia - a fear or hatred of foreign people and cultures
  • orthodoxy - authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice.
  • Incumbents - a person who is currently in an official position
  • Probity - Probity means complete honesty or the quality of being honest and behaving correctly. It's a formal word that implies tried and proven honesty or integrity. For example, you might describe someone as a person of probity. The word probity comes from the Latin word probus, which means "honest"

Shill / Shilling​

noun

  • an accomplice of a confidence trickster or swindler who poses as a genuine customer to entice or encourage others
    • I used to be a shill in a Reno gambling club | the agency is a shill for the nuclear power industry figurative
  • a person who pretends to give an impartial endorsement of something in which they themselves have an interest
    • a megamillionaire who makes more money as a shill for corporate products than he does for playing basketball

verb

  • act or work as a shill
  • your husband in the crowd could shill for you.