CommonParlance
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Ordinary-language usages. Seeded from the Open English WordNet (OEWN) 2025, CC BY 4.0.
Context admission
Admitted. Context admission is separate from purpose assessments and factual verdicts.
Why maintain this knowledge?
No justification recorded. This does not mean the knowledge is unjustified; no applicable assessment has been adopted.
Particular uses
These assessments concern specific investigations, audiences, or applications. They do not replace the default justification or authorize other uses.
No particular uses recorded here.
Review or propose an assessment
Purpose authoring is optional. Propose a more specific default or a particular use only when there is something more specific to say. Each proposal includes its scope and reasoning in one market.
Purpose assessments are separate from factual reasoning and context admission. A missing or denied purpose does not change a factual verdict or prevent context creation.
Child contexts
- Science Proposed
Terms in this context
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acrylonitrile in CommonParlance
- definition a colorless liquid unsaturated nitrile made from propene
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acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene in CommonParlance
- definition any of a class of composite plastics used to make car bodies and cases for computers and other appliances
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act in CommonParlance
- definition a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
- definition something that people do or cause to happen
- definition a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
- definition a short performance that is part of a longer program
- definition a manifestation of insincerity
- definition perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
- definition behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
- definition play a role or part
- definition discharge one's duties
- definition pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
- definition be suitable for theatrical performance
- definition have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
- definition behave unnaturally or affectedly
- definition perform on a stage or theater
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act as in CommonParlance
- definition function as or act like
- definition pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
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act involuntarily in CommonParlance
- definition act in an uncontrolled manner
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act of God in CommonParlance
- definition a natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of events
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act of terrorism in CommonParlance
- definition the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
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act on in CommonParlance
- definition carry further or advance
- definition regulate one's behavior in accordance with certain information, ideas, or advice
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act out in CommonParlance
- definition represent an incident, state, or emotion by action, especially on stage
- definition act out; represent or perform as if in a play
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act reflexively in CommonParlance
- definition act in an uncontrolled manner
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act superior in CommonParlance
- definition act like the master of
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act up in CommonParlance
- definition misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way
- definition make itself felt as a recurring pain
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act upon in CommonParlance
- definition have and exert influence or effect
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actable in CommonParlance
- definition capable of being acted; suitable for the stage
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actin in CommonParlance
- definition one of the proteins into which actomyosin can be split; can exist in either a globular or a fibrous form
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actinal in CommonParlance
- definition (of radiate organisms) located on the surface or end on which the mouth is situated
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acting in CommonParlance
- definition serving temporarily especially as a substitute
- definition the performance of a part or role in a drama
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acting out in CommonParlance
- definition a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult
- definition (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic
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actinia in CommonParlance
- definition any sea anemone or related animal
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actinian in CommonParlance
- definition any sea anemone or related animal
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actiniarian in CommonParlance
- definition any sea anemone or related animal
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actinic in CommonParlance
- definition relating to or exhibiting actinism
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actinic dermatitis in CommonParlance
- definition dermatitis caused exposure to sunlight
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actinic keratosis in CommonParlance
- definition an overgrowth of skin layers resulting from extended exposure to the sun
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actinic radiation in CommonParlance
- definition electromagnetic radiation that can produce photochemical reactions