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Origin and meaning of word Eccentric
The word Eccentric derives from Greek word Έκκεντρος (Έkentros) that is a word used in geometry.Eccentricity in geometry is the measure of how much a conic section deviates from being circular.The Έkentros meaning is something that “escapes” from center ((Εκ – κέντρος, εκ του κέντρου). Eccentric so means someone that[…]
Pseudocode
The use of word pseudocode in computer science. Let’s check first what it means: In computer science, pseudocode is a plain language description of the steps in an algorithm or another system. Pseudocode often uses structural conventions of a normal programming language, but is intended for human reading rather than[…]
Apocrypha Definition, Etymology, and Contextual Usage
Discover the meaning of ‘apocrypha,’ its historical origins, and examples of how it’s used in religious and literary contexts.