PLENA

PLENUM

plenum

(noun) an enclosed space in which the air pressure is higher than outside

plenum

(noun) a meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present; “the plenum will vote on all tax increases”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

plena (countable and uncountable, plural plenas)

(music, uncountable) A style of Puerto Rican music having a highly syncopated rhythm and often satirical lyrics

(music, countable) A song in this style

Etymology 2

Noun

plena

plural of plenum

Anagrams

• 'plane, Alpen, Nepal, Palen, palen, panel, penal, plane

Source: Wiktionary


PLENUM

Ple"num, n. Etym: [L., fr. plenus full.]

Definition: That state in which every part of space is supposed to be full of matter; -- opposed to vacuum. G. Francis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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Coffee Trivia

Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.

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