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ZionAtriedes
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 |  Subject: Common Misuse of a Term  Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:29 am | |
| Now, this problem isn't a result of anyone's bad English. It's done by pretty much everyone in the English-speaking world. The term "dimension" is used numerous times to refer to a different world. This is a pet-peeve of mine, and it's very commonly done. Any physicist or mathmetician knows that a dimension consists of two directions and does not apply to an entire world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimensionhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimension#LiteratureI suggest the term "world" or "universe" be used instead. Preferably "world", or maybe "realm", since no one really knows whether the fabric of spacetime, even in Felarya canon, is uni- or multiversed. There are numerous theories, really. I know this is mostly me just being a stiff. But if someone addressed the problem, I'd truly appreciate it. And don't worry, I'm not insulting anyone: it's a very, very, VERY common sci-fi mistake. _________________ One thing you need to know about me: I'm a Christian, and I don't try shoving religion down people's throats. I don't think that's what I'm supposed to do, in fact, the Bible specifically says not to do that. I'll preach God's Word, but if you don't want it, I can't make you take it. But please, please, in return for that bit of respect to you, I simply ask that you respect my beliefs as well. GO HERE! PLEASE!I BEG YOU! |
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| | Subject: Re: Common Misuse of a Term Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:51 am | |
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| | | | observer88
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| | Subject: Re: Common Misuse of a Term Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:10 am | |
| I'm thinking "trans-universal" or "inter-universal" over "inter-dimensional". |
| | | | Feadraug
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| | | | | ZionAtriedes
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| | Subject: Re: Common Misuse of a Term Sun Apr 05, 2009 4:14 am | |
| | Feadraug wrote: | That's why I no longer used the term "dimension" to refer to other worlds. I use "world", "universe" and "realm" in the case I'm talking of different worlds.  |
As do I. I personally prefer "world", myself.
(Sorry to necro, I just remembered I made this topic. Plus, it was still on the first page.)_________________ One thing you need to know about me: I'm a Christian, and I don't try shoving religion down people's throats. I don't think that's what I'm supposed to do, in fact, the Bible specifically says not to do that. I'll preach God's Word, but if you don't want it, I can't make you take it. But please, please, in return for that bit of respect to you, I simply ask that you respect my beliefs as well. GO HERE! PLEASE!I BEG YOU! |
| | | | vegeta002
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| | Subject: Re: Common Misuse of a Term Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:48 pm | |
| I typically use world.
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| | | | ZionAtriedes
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| | Subject: Re: Common Misuse of a Term Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:35 pm | |
| Well, my point in making this was to suggest a change within the wiki. I admit that it's not a glaring error, just a little something that annoys me slightly whenever I'm reading it. _________________ One thing you need to know about me: I'm a Christian, and I don't try shoving religion down people's throats. I don't think that's what I'm supposed to do, in fact, the Bible specifically says not to do that. I'll preach God's Word, but if you don't want it, I can't make you take it. But please, please, in return for that bit of respect to you, I simply ask that you respect my beliefs as well. GO HERE! PLEASE!I BEG YOU! |
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