Well I guess the title says it all, I was just wondering who ya'll thought were the most active 'forumers' in this part of the AG forum. Opinions, that what this Forum is going to be, pure opinions, and yes you can say 'Me'.
And then, there's Titin. 189k characters. I'd think some would say it's a world, but it's technical,
It's never actually been used in any specific context, so that's the nature of it's debate. It may be a word, but it's never been used or recognized as such, which is why I didn't use it and instead chose the one I did. My word has actually been published and recognized, although as a technical term it is not found in the dictionary. I'd also like to say that sesquipedalian is probably the longest word I actually use as a part of my vocabulary. Mainly because using it makes me a sesquipedalian.
My word has actually been published and recognized, although as a technical term it is not found in the dictionary. I'd also like to say that sesquipedalian is probably the longest word I actually use as a part of my vocabulary. Mainly because using it makes me a sesquipedalian.
Yes, I noted your word. Refers to a coat protein on a strain of tobacco mosaic virus I believe.
Hmmm..
The longest place name in the world is Bangkok's ceremonial name. Or, at least that is what's entered into the Guiness Book of World Records. Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Phiman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit
Even Bangkok's Thai name is the first three words in that long placename. Though it is composed of multiple words and it isn't located in an English speaking country.
A list of long commonly used words (over 15 characters).
Let's just say I had a lot of free time as a kid I've actually sat and read an entire Mirriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, as well as the Encyclopedia Brittanica...
The EB I can understand, the MWCD I don't. I have a lot of free time, but I don't have the level of interest required to manage it. I'd much rather to come across words in conversations and find out that way, it's easier for me to remember them.
I didn't read the entire Mirriam-Webster's Dictionary though. What was that like?
Long and boring. I only did it because spelling bee was coming up and I wanted to have a firm grasp on as many words as possible. It payed off in the end though, I took 4th in state that year, and 2nd the following.
Reading a dictionary? !!!! :O that is just weird. I never read a book as entertainment until year seven and your telling me you read a dictionary. You people are gods
Ah, well I guess you didn't pick up any more dictionaries to read in full again.
Nope! And unless I really need one I try to avoid it even today :P I'm one of the fortunate ones though in that I have a great memory, although it's becoming more and more selective about what it wants to remember as I get older...
The name of the hill from NZ is in Maori and it means..
The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the climber of mountains, the land-swallower who travelled about, played his nose flute to his loved one.
My issue is that, I'll only remember things if I do it repetitively, however I make mistakes as I get bored, and end up memorizing the wrong thing. I've discovered my best bet, in studying is to cram about five minutes before the test, that helps me the most.
Apparently many cultures attribute stories to certain areas, and sometimes portions of those stories become the name for the place. I noticed that a few times when I was living in Samoa as well. There are many places which have names that refer to an event that happened in that place.
