i can never remember it, but it starts with an "a" or an "i". and the word i'm looking for is not "illiterate".
2006-08-24 08:14:48 · 8 answers · asked by jenik 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
thanks y'all for answering. i'm still not sure if any of those are it. they don't "feel" like the word i'm trying to remember. i think inarticulate is the closest. but i'm afraid i have to give best answer to "god_knows". i'm a sucker for a smart ***.
2006-08-24 11:38:19 · update #1
singular word meaning lack of vocabulary?
Jenik
2006-08-24 08:17:17 · answer #1 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My purview is this individual wants to be succinct & is seeking to swap a word which bears the interpretation of "words don't suffice"; words are insufficient to define what I want to say"; "I'm at a loss for words, not because I'm inarticulate; but because no words exist to describe what I'm feeling". I've always loved finding the perfect word; totally understand the connundrum. From my perspective, this word should have a positive spin and encapsulate what words can't define. Would appreciate updates: I'm certain there's either a perfect word or phrase which succintly expresses the intended sentiment.
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2014-06-01 15:40:52 · answer #2 · answered by Dale M 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have a problem with so-called "spiritual people" who are looking for some way to be a bit more than human. This desire is what drove to Heaven's Gate people to suicide. As near as I can tell, the only reason that one would want to be some sort of super person is because they have a deep dislike for who and what they are. Forget about walking on water. Focus instead on the beauty that surrounds you. Kuma Edit: ((Live Long)) The desire to become one with anything is simply a recipe for suffering. (See the Buddha's 2nd Noble Truth for more on this.) What we need to learn is to be simple and uncomplicated. We need to learn acceptance, and we must start with accepting and loving (if possible) who and what we are. When we truly do this all the dreams of heavens and beauty fall away, and the dreaming mind is transmuted into the mind of wisdom. In Buddhism this is symbolized by the bell.
2016-03-20 02:35:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what's the word for too much vocabulary--yes there is one--not something i'm guilty of
2006-08-24 08:17:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, "aliterate" (only one "l"!) means someone who can read but doesn't care to or is simply uninterested. Not quite what the original poster was looking for, but nevertheless!
2006-08-24 08:34:49 · answer #5 · answered by Lhacier 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bigbill4u is so wrong I almost feel sorry for him...
SYLLABICATION: al·lit·er·ate
PRONUNCIATION: -lt-rt
VERB: Inflected forms: al·lit·er·at·ed, al·lit·er·at·ing, al·lit·er·ates
INTRANSITIVE VERB: 1. To use alliteration in speech or writing. 2. To have or contain alliteration.
TRANSITIVE VERB: To form or arrange with alliteration.
ETYMOLOGY: Back-formation from alliteration.
2006-08-24 08:21:57 · answer #6 · answered by cynthetiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alliterate
It's meaning is that of one with, basically, no education.
2006-08-24 08:17:03 · answer #7 · answered by bigbill4u 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Inerudite?
2006-08-24 08:16:50 · answer #8 · answered by Lee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignorant??????
Origin: French, from Latin ignorare not to know.
2006-08-24 08:16:05 · answer #9 · answered by honeybucket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
extremely tough aspect. seek in yahoo. just that may help!
2014-11-13 14:58:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋