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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cruciferous vegetable in CommonParlance
- definition a vegetable of the mustard family: especially mustard greens, various cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts
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crucifix in CommonParlance
- definition representation of the cross on which Jesus died
- definition a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports themself with both arms extended horizontally
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crucifix fish in CommonParlance
- definition sea catfish of the Caribbean area
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crucifixion in CommonParlance
- definition the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
- definition the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
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cruciform in CommonParlance
- definition shaped like a cross
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crucify in CommonParlance
- definition kill by nailing onto a cross
- definition treat cruelly
- definition hold within limits and control
- definition criticize harshly or violently
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crud in CommonParlance
- definition heavy wet snow that is unsuitable for skiing
- definition any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
- definition an ill-defined bodily ailment
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cruddy in CommonParlance
- definition characterized by obscenity
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crude in CommonParlance
- definition not carefully or expertly made
- definition conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
- definition not refined or processed
- definition belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
- definition devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
- definition not processed or subjected to analysis
- definition a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
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crude oil in CommonParlance
- definition a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
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crudely in CommonParlance
- definition in a crude or unrefined manner
- definition in a crude and unskilled manner
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crudeness in CommonParlance
- definition a wild or unrefined state
- definition an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement
- definition an unpolished unrefined quality
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crudites in CommonParlance
- definition raw vegetables cut into bite-sized strips and served with a dip
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crudity in CommonParlance
- definition a wild or unrefined state
- definition an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement
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cruel in CommonParlance
- definition (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
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cruel and unusual punishment in CommonParlance
- definition punishment prohibited by the 8th amendment to the U.S. Constitution; includes torture or degradation or punishment too severe for the crime committed
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cruel plant in CommonParlance
- definition robust twining shrub having racemes of fragrant white or pink flowers with flat spreading terminal petals that trap nocturnal moths and hold them until dawn
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cruelly in CommonParlance
- definition excessively
- definition with cruelty
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cruelness in CommonParlance
- definition the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
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cruelty in CommonParlance
- definition a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
- definition feelings of extreme heartlessness
- definition the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
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cruet in CommonParlance
- definition bottle that holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table
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cruet-stand in CommonParlance
- definition a stand for cruets containing various condiments
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cruise in CommonParlance
- definition an ocean trip taken for pleasure
- definition drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
- definition travel at a moderate speed
- definition look for a sexual partner in a public place
- definition sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing
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cruise control in CommonParlance
- definition control mechanism for keeping an automobile at a set speed
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cruise liner in CommonParlance
- definition a passenger ship used commercially for pleasure cruises