#abbreviation

[secularprolifeconspectus]

Debunk of the "fetus is a parasite" argument

bad pro-abort argument: "prenatal humans are in a parasitic relationship to their pregnant host so abortion is self-defense"

This ideological framework for pregnancy requires sooo much equivocation it's unbearable.

*exasperated sigh* but let's break it down:

1) let's start by acknowledging how dehumanizing it is to posit that pregnant people/mothers are just hosts to parasites. And the sheer misogyny of framing a healthy, ordinary function of the fertile female body as a medical ailment. Females are not inherently diseased! The fuck!

2) the parastic posit assumes that the female body does not want to be pregnant and actively fights pregnancy, but that makes no sense considering the mechanisms that female bodies have deliberately evolved to encourage, stabilize, and sustain reproduction. That is not parasitic.

3a) the self-defense posit implies that the prenate is an aggressor that uses force to violate their mother. But this requires that the prenate have power over the situation. A prenate has no volition & also isn't an agent in pregnancy. A baby shouldn't be held to adult standards.

3b) I've recently seen a the rebuttal that "a sleepwalker also doesn't have volition", and that is true, but a sleepwalker is an agent who exerts power if they actively commit assault. Again, false equivalence. A baby's existence is passive, not an aggression, and not a threat.

4a) another implication of these posits is that the prenate is invasive. This is predicated upon that the location of a human (in this case, the womb — where else does a prenate belong?) has an impact on their moral status, meanwhile dismissing place of origin and safe shelter.

4b) The complaint is then that female bodies are not merely "locations" or "shelters"; this is an oversimplistic extrapolation. The pregnant female body is an individual person & home to another person simultaneously. That is dynamic self-other transcendence, not objectification!

5) "the fetus is a parasite" is a thinly-veiled dehumanization strategy as outlined in stage 4 of The Ten Stages of Genocide. By equating prenatal humans to vermin & disease, such as parasitic infections, the normal revulsion against the "eradication" of human beings is overcome.

6a) the parasitic pregnancy framework is a fetal non-personhood argument pretending to be a bodily autonomy argument. On a gut level we know it's cruel injustice to deliberately harm a helpless child, so we must construe either "child", "helpless", or "harm" as false in abortion.

The parasitic frame does all 3. If the prenate is a parasite, then she is not a child, she is not helpess, & she can't be harmed. The argument is that something about being a fetus justifies her extermination; that autonomy takes precedence over dependence is just pretense.

6b) This logic often reduces down to "the fetus is a parasite so it's parasitic; the fetus is parasitic so it's a parasite", which is invalid circular reasoning AND founded in unsound premises. It's discrimination against an entire class of human beings for their age & ability.

Fetuses are not parasitic. Fetuses are not potential people. Fetuses are existing people. Preborn humans are powerless people. Elective abortion is abuse of power. Abortion is predatory. Abortion is a human rights violation. Abortion is mass genocide.

Abortion is literal murder.

Further reading:

Deconstruction of the bodily autonomy argument.

Refutation of the right to refuse argument.

Construction of fetal personhood.

[savagechickens]

Terrbl Strtgy.

And more communication.

[moznohayanie]

SNSなどで使われることが多い略語

[random-jot]

one thing about me is I am the abbreviator. I can and will shorten ANY word I want to. I will abbrv.

[kotamagic]

If it hasn't already been invented yet, I would like to propose a new abbreviation for online discourse: FAFO

It stands for the well-known expression "Fuck Around and Find Out."

If you'd like a British/Canadian ring to it, it can also be used as "Fuck About and Find Out."

P.s. If this works in other languages, I would LOVE to hear about it!

[learnenglishnewmotivation]

Here are 50 common abbreviations for competitive exams in Bangladesh:

BCS - Bangladesh Civil Service

PSC - Primary School Certificate

JSC - Junior School Certificate

SSC - Secondary School Certificate

HSC - Higher Secondary Certificate

NTRCA - Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority

DU - Dhaka University

JU - Jahangirnagar University

BUET - Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

CU - Chittagong University

RU - Rajshahi University

KU - Khulna University

MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery

LLB - Bachelor of Laws

MBA - Master of Business Administration

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

BSc - Bachelor of Science

MSc - Master of Science

BA - Bachelor of Arts

MA - Master of Arts

MCQ - Multiple Choice Questions

VIVA - Viva Voce (oral exam)

IQ - Intelligence Quotient

GK - General Knowledge

IBA - Institute of Business Administration

IELTS - International English Language Testing System

TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language

GRE - Graduate Record Examination

GMAT - Graduate Management Admission Test

BNCC - Bangladesh National Curriculum and Textbook Board

NCTB - National Curriculum and Textbook Board

DPE - Directorate of Primary Education

MPO - Monthly Pay Order

GPA - Grade Point Average

BMDC - Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council

BCPS - Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons

AFMC - Armed Forces Medical College

AFMI - Armed Forces Medical Institute

HSTU - Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University

CUET - Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology

KUET - Khulna University of Engineering and Technology

RUET - Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology

CUJ - Comilla University of Journalism and Mass Communication

JNU - Jagannath University

RUET - Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology

RUHS - Rajshahi University of Health Sciences

DMC - Dhaka Medical College

MMC - Mymensingh Medical College

JMC - Jashore Medical College

[samvisco]

I dislike how "uh huh" can be resumed as "mhm" but there is no equivalent for "nuh uh" - "nhn"?

[dragon12335]

just learned that some people have started calling starbucks "starbies." well every time I hear that, my brain goes "arby's for coffee." stop abbreviating things goddamn it

[writers-weekly-words]

Vista

//noun//

Definition:

1. a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.

2. a mental view of a succession of remembered or anticipated events.

//abbreviation//

Definition:

Volunteers in Service to America.

[tenth-sentence]

For this reason, neo-Nazi businessmen like Schröder love using code words, abbreviations and jokes to avoid prosecution.

"Going Dark: The Secret Social Lives of Extremists" - Julia Ebner

[wordofthehour]

Word of The Hour: abbreviation

English: abbreviation 1. the form to which a word or phrase is reduced by contraction and omission 2. a letter or letters, standing for a word or phrase of which they are a part 3. the act of shortening, or reducing ------------ - Chinese: /缩写 - German: die Abkürzung - Hindi: संक्षिप्ति - Italian: abbreviazione - Portuguese: abreviação - Spanish: abreviatura ------------ See previous words @ https://wordofthehour.org/r/past

[deliasamed]

Word Formation in English

Word Formation Processes:

Word formation, also known as morphology, is a fascinating aspect of linguistics that deals with how words are created and constructed within a language. It explores the rules and processes by which new words are formed, whether by combining existing morphemes (the smallest units of meaning) or by altering existing words through various affixes, compounding, blending, and other mechanisms.     Affixation: Affixation is one of the most common methods of word formation. Affixes are added to the base or root of a word to create new words. There are two types of affixes: prefixes (attached before the root) and suffixes (attached after the root). For example: Prefix: un- in unhappy Suffix: -ly in quickly         Compounding: Compounding involves combining two or more complete words to create a new word. This process often leads to the formation of compound nouns, adjectives, or verbs. For example: Breakfast (break + fast) Bookshelf (book + shelf)         Blending: Blending is the process of combining parts of two words to create a new word whose meaning is often a blend of the original words. This method is common in creating new terms for technological advancements or cultural phenomena. For example: Brunch (breakfast + lunch) Spork (spoon + fork)         Conversion: Conversion, also known as zero derivation, involves changing the grammatical category (such as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb) of a word without adding any affixes. This is achieved by using a word in a different context or with a different grammatical function. For example: She can run fast. (verb to adverb) I need a light. (adjective to noun)         Back-formation: Back-formation is the process of creating a new word by removing an affix from an existing word. This typically occurs when a word is mistakenly perceived to be derived from another word with an affix. For example: Edit (from editor) Burgle (from burglar)         Acronyms and initialism: Acronyms involves forming a new word from the initial letters or parts of a series of words. Initialism is similar but involves using the initial letters as letters, not as a pronounced word. For example: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund)         Reduplication: Reduplication involves repeating either all or part of a word to create a new word. This process is often used to indicate plurality, intensification, or repetition. For example: Chit-chat Ping-pong       Clipping: Clipping involves shortening a word by removing one or more syllables. The shortened form typically retains the meaning of the original word. Clipped words often become informal or slang terms. For example: Phone (from telephone) Exam (from examination)         Abbreviation: Abbreviation involves shortening a word or phrase by retaining only the initial letters or syllables. Abbreviations are often used for convenience or brevity, particularly in written communication. For example:  etc. (from et cetera) Dr. (from Doctor)       Borrowing: Borrowing involves adopting words or expressions from another language and incorporating them into one's own language. Borrowed words often undergo adaptation to fit the phonological, morphological, and syntactic patterns of the borrowing language. For example: Piano (from Italian pianoforte) Tsunami (from Japanese tsu meaning harbor + nami meaning wave)         Folk Etymology: Folk etymology occurs when speakers reinterpret the origin of a word based on similarity to other words in the language. This often involves changing the form of a word to make it more familiar or logical. For example: Hangnail (originally agnail, but influenced by hang due to its location on the finger) Cranberry (originally craneberry, but influenced by the similarity to cran due to the plant's appearance)         Calque: Calque involves translating the components of a word or phrase from one language into another while maintaining the same semantic structure. This process results in a new word or phrase in the borrowing language. For example: Skyscraper (calque of the French gratte-ciel, literally scrape-sky) Loanword (calque of the German Lehnwort)         Loanwords: Loanwords are words adopted from another language with little to no modification. Unlike borrowing, loanwords retain their original form and are often used to refer to concepts or objects unique to the source culture. For example: Café (from French) Sushi (from Japanese)         Hypocorisms: Hypocorisms involve the formation of endearing or affectionate forms of words, often through the addition of diminutive suffixes or alterations to the original word. Hypocorisms are commonly used in personal names or terms of endearment. For example: Johnny (hypocorism of John) Sweetie (hypocorism of sweet)   Each of these word formation processes contributes to the richness and diversity of language, reflecting historical, cultural, and social influences on linguistic evolution.        

Productive Word Formation Processes:

In English, some word formation processes are more productive than others, meaning they are more commonly used and result in the creation of a greater number of new words. Among the most productive types of word formation processes in English are:       Affixation: Affixation, particularly the use of prefixes and suffixes, is highly productive in English. Adding prefixes like un- or re- and suffixes like -ness or -able allows for the creation of numerous new words while maintaining consistency in meaning and grammatical structure.       Compounding: Compounding is another highly productive process in English, especially in fields like technology, science, and culture. By combining two or more existing words, English speakers can create new terms to describe complex concepts or emerging phenomena. Compounds like smartphone, email, and blackboard are ubiquitous examples.         Borrowing: English has a long history of borrowing words from other languages, making borrowing a productive process for expanding vocabulary. Borrowings from languages such as Latin, French, and Greek have enriched English with terms in various domains, including academia, cuisine, and the arts.         Clipping: Clipping, or shortening words, is commonly used in informal or colloquial language, especially in spoken English and slang. Clipped forms like info (from information), ad (from advertisement), and math (from mathematics) are frequently encountered in everyday conversation.         Conversion: Conversion, or zero derivation, is particularly productive in English because it allows for the creation of words without adding any affixes. By changing the grammatical function of a word, English speakers can easily adapt existing vocabulary to suit different contexts. For instance, text can function as both a noun and a verb (I received a text vs. I will text you).               Word Formation in English Word Formation: Word derivation; Word Building in English Complex Sentence With Multiple Dependent Sentences Conditional sentences: Mixed and Implied Complex Sentences     Read the full article

[urban-surfin]

ion-o = I don't know

[urban-renaissance]

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