How ’Straight’ Has Developed Its Meanings －Based on a metaphysical theory
This paper makes the development of the word ’straight’ clear. Dictionaries define ’straight’ as; ‘without a curve or bend’, ‘going direct to the target’, ‘honest’, ‘in continuous succession’ or ‘neat’. As can be seen, ’straight’ has a variety of meanings. Some connections between these meanings can...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2018-01-01
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| Series: | SHS Web of Conferences |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20185303009 |