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The meaning of “pure” vs “clear”
Unicorn Meta Zoo #1: Why another podcast?
Announcing the arrival of Valued Associate #679: Cesar ManaraSomething stronger than beautiful but less than perfect?Meaning in context and grammarThe meaning of “pure” in contextWhat is the difference between “sheer” and “pure” will(power)?Misusing 'hone' to express subtly different idea that combines 'hone' and 'home in'Ambiguity in sentence: retrieving a document marked as relevant by pure chanceCoining the word “oblivience” as an obliviousness induced rather than ignorance induced state of obedienceIs “so little is clear” in “So little is clear that Castro’s departure took on the quality of a test…” an inversion?Does this usage of “vice versa” give clear meaning?Possible multiple interpretations of 'go past'
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So I'd like to express the "clearness" (in sense of elegance) of some spatial shapes (BTW not sure about this phrase, probably "spatial forms" is more correct). I'm going to use either "pure" or "clear", but not sure what word fits better (or they are probably equal in this context?).
EDIT: I'd prefer to say this in a subtle and suggestive way, rather than straightly.
meaning meaning-in-context ambiguity
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So I'd like to express the "clearness" (in sense of elegance) of some spatial shapes (BTW not sure about this phrase, probably "spatial forms" is more correct). I'm going to use either "pure" or "clear", but not sure what word fits better (or they are probably equal in this context?).
EDIT: I'd prefer to say this in a subtle and suggestive way, rather than straightly.
meaning meaning-in-context ambiguity
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Not totally sure what your intention is here, perhaps you could elaborate more? Based on what you've said, my guess is you're referring to a sort of "perfection of form?" If my assumption is correct, I don't think either word is great, but "pure" would be much better than "clearness."
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:08
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How are we meant to help? I suspect you know the respective definitions, so it's up to you to choose ! Are they more clear, or pure? Why not both? :)
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:11
Are these described as "platonic solids" or "uniform polyhedral"? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
– user662852
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Potential other words found in threads like:english.stackexchange.com/questions/266533/…
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
1
@id256 Ah in that case then using the word "clarity" would make sense... or "in sharp relief"
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:23
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So I'd like to express the "clearness" (in sense of elegance) of some spatial shapes (BTW not sure about this phrase, probably "spatial forms" is more correct). I'm going to use either "pure" or "clear", but not sure what word fits better (or they are probably equal in this context?).
EDIT: I'd prefer to say this in a subtle and suggestive way, rather than straightly.
meaning meaning-in-context ambiguity
asked Oct 9 '15 at 11:59
tonsotonso
1486
So I'd like to express the "clearness" (in sense of elegance) of some spatial shapes (BTW not sure about this phrase, probably "spatial forms" is more correct). I'm going to use either "pure" or "clear", but not sure what word fits better (or they are probably equal in this context?).
EDIT: I'd prefer to say this in a subtle and suggestive way, rather than straightly.
meaning meaning-in-context ambiguity
meaning meaning-in-context ambiguity
asked Oct 9 '15 at 11:59
tonsotonso
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asked Oct 9 '15 at 11:59
tonsotonso
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edited Oct 9 '15 at 12:23
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Not totally sure what your intention is here, perhaps you could elaborate more? Based on what you've said, my guess is you're referring to a sort of "perfection of form?" If my assumption is correct, I don't think either word is great, but "pure" would be much better than "clearness."
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:08
1
How are we meant to help? I suspect you know the respective definitions, so it's up to you to choose ! Are they more clear, or pure? Why not both? :)
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:11
Are these described as "platonic solids" or "uniform polyhedral"? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
– user662852
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Potential other words found in threads like:english.stackexchange.com/questions/266533/…
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
1
@id256 Ah in that case then using the word "clarity" would make sense... or "in sharp relief"
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:23
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Not totally sure what your intention is here, perhaps you could elaborate more? Based on what you've said, my guess is you're referring to a sort of "perfection of form?" If my assumption is correct, I don't think either word is great, but "pure" would be much better than "clearness."
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:08
1
How are we meant to help? I suspect you know the respective definitions, so it's up to you to choose ! Are they more clear, or pure? Why not both? :)
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:11
Are these described as "platonic solids" or "uniform polyhedral"? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
– user662852
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Potential other words found in threads like:english.stackexchange.com/questions/266533/…
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
1
@id256 Ah in that case then using the word "clarity" would make sense... or "in sharp relief"
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:23
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4
Not totally sure what your intention is here, perhaps you could elaborate more? Based on what you've said, my guess is you're referring to a sort of "perfection of form?" If my assumption is correct, I don't think either word is great, but "pure" would be much better than "clearness."
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:08
Not totally sure what your intention is here, perhaps you could elaborate more? Based on what you've said, my guess is you're referring to a sort of "perfection of form?" If my assumption is correct, I don't think either word is great, but "pure" would be much better than "clearness."
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:08
1
1
How are we meant to help? I suspect you know the respective definitions, so it's up to you to choose ! Are they more clear, or pure? Why not both? :)
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:11
How are we meant to help? I suspect you know the respective definitions, so it's up to you to choose ! Are they more clear, or pure? Why not both? :)
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:11
Are these described as "platonic solids" or "uniform polyhedral"? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
– user662852
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Are these described as "platonic solids" or "uniform polyhedral"? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
– user662852
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Potential other words found in threads like:english.stackexchange.com/questions/266533/…
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Potential other words found in threads like:english.stackexchange.com/questions/266533/…
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
1
1
@id256 Ah in that case then using the word "clarity" would make sense... or "in sharp relief"
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:23
@id256 Ah in that case then using the word "clarity" would make sense... or "in sharp relief"
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:23
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Seems to me that “pure” indicates a condition or state. “Clear” indicates the additional ability to see or understand.
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Seems to me that “pure” indicates a condition or state. “Clear” indicates the additional ability to see or understand.
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Seems to me that “pure” indicates a condition or state. “Clear” indicates the additional ability to see or understand.
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Not totally sure what your intention is here, perhaps you could elaborate more? Based on what you've said, my guess is you're referring to a sort of "perfection of form?" If my assumption is correct, I don't think either word is great, but "pure" would be much better than "clearness."
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:08
1
How are we meant to help? I suspect you know the respective definitions, so it's up to you to choose ! Are they more clear, or pure? Why not both? :)
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:11
Are these described as "platonic solids" or "uniform polyhedral"? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
– user662852
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Potential other words found in threads like:english.stackexchange.com/questions/266533/…
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
1
@id256 Ah in that case then using the word "clarity" would make sense... or "in sharp relief"
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:23