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Kuldeep · Jun 22, 2007, 06:13 am

Persons working for new ideas, innovative techniques, unraveling nature's misteries etc; it is mostly called they are doing Research.

I have been always wondering, why it is called Research and not Search. I am thinking they are actually doing Search only...Please tell me why Search has got replaced by Research !!!

ZNFYRH · Jun 22, 2007, 08:14 am

Online Etymology Dictionary

prefix "re-" is intensive
root "search" is derived from "cercher" meaning "to look for"

Together, it means "to look with intensity"

Kuldeep · Jun 25, 2007, 04:53 am

Thanks for the information !

**Jack** · Jun 25, 2007, 11:03 am

There are many terms like that in English, and those of us who like to examine (does that mean a former amine?) enjoy finding seemingly absurd examples. Often the problem comes from the fact that English has both Greek and Roman roots with dashes of other languages thrown in to further confuse us. Flammable and inflammable mean the same thing, though some think the -in would indicate "not". Actually, it's the same -in ZNFYRH mentioned. "Dis" generally means "not" as in disapprove. Does that mean distribute means to not give tribute?

I love playing with words like this.

ZNFYRH · Jun 25, 2007, 11:15 am

My favorite is "antithesis"

Does that mean that an "antithesis" is something that opposes your ideas?

**Jack** · Jun 25, 2007, 11:56 am

Only your propositions, which are professional positions.

There's a good joke based on this concept (works better verbally than written)...

Expert...ex, meaning former...spert(sic), a drip under pressure. Thus an expert is a former drip under pressure.

Technosoul · Jun 25, 2007, 12:23 pm

Let me double check those meanings.

Never mind, cannot find my check book. Left it at the bank.

I think the common person does not use a dictionary that much. And so thinks that "Re" means "return" or "repeat" or "re-due". In other words, to re-hash prior information. Returning to something past in order to find out more about the past. Where as search would be seeking or exploring for something in the future tense.

We do not use the word "Reseeking". So perhaps Researching what was already searched is a goofy word.

We could make up some new words for Webster.

Reseeing.
Restudy.
Rerevialations.
Reknowldege.
Reinsight.
Remeanings.
Reprayers.
But - re-interpretations is now used.

How about reincarnating a search?

Check that out and then recheck it.

ZNFYRH · Jun 25, 2007, 01:05 pm

Hmmm...

If "re-" means to do again...
And "par" means to trim hedges, trees, or bushes...

Then do black people seeking reparations for slavery want nothing more than someone to do some landscaping for them?

Technosoul · Jun 25, 2007, 05:50 pm

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Quote by: ZNFYRH

Hmmm...

If "re-" means to do again...
And "par" means to trim hedges, trees, or bushes...

Then do black people seeking reparations for slavery want nothing more than someone to do some landscaping for them?

Find out and write a REport on it.

Kuldeep · Jun 26, 2007, 06:44 am

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Quote by: Isherwood

There are many terms like that in English, and those of us who like to examine (does that mean a former amine?) enjoy finding seemingly absurd examples. Often the problem comes from the fact that English has both Greek and Roman roots with dashes of other languages thrown in to further confuse us. Flammable and inflammable mean the same thing, though some think the -in would indicate "not". Actually, it's the same -in ZNFYRH mentioned. "Dis" generally means "not" as in disapprove. Does that mean distribute means to not give tribute?

I love playing with words like this.

Isher, enjoy this one:

Are you a theist i.e atheist ??? I know you are mixture of both !!!

Technosoul · Jun 26, 2007, 10:36 am

If he backslides into religion agian we will have to go save him.

**Jack** · Jun 26, 2007, 10:41 am

Quote:

Are you a theist i.e atheist ??? I know you are mixture of both !!!

I was a theist, now I'm an atheist ("a"=not). Perhaps I should call myself an untheist?

ZNFYRH · Jun 26, 2007, 10:51 am

"theo" = God
"-ist" = believer of
"a- " = not
"un-" = reversed
"anti-" = opposing

So...

"theist" = believe in God
"atheist" = no belief in God
"untheist" = former believer in God
"anti-theist" = opposes the idea of God

"pedotheo" = God-lover
"maltheo" = God-hater
"theodora" = loved by God

Hmmm... time to find some more fun ones that don't actually translate correctly...

ZNFYRH · Jun 26, 2007, 10:52 am

Ahhh... found one.

Antipasta.

If I order antipasta, will it get up and start kicking the shit out of the nearest plate of spaghetti?

Shouldn't they call it "apasta" or "apasti"?

Technosoul · Jun 28, 2007, 12:06 am

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Quote by: ZNFYRH

Ahhh... found one.

Antipasta.

If I order antipasta, will it get up and start kicking the shit out of the nearest plate of spaghetti?

Shouldn't they call it "apasta" or "apasti"?

Noodles with tomato sauce and some spices.

If you can afford it add some hamburger meatballs.

Or go hippy and add magic mushrooms.

Okay - anti could mean attack it and eat it up.

Then big mama shouts "I spent all morning in this hot kitchen, you no wanna another plate of pasti? You gonna get skinny - you need more meat on your bones - here - have another plate.

But Ma, I have had three already and I'm full.

What? You no like-a your mother's cooking no more?

Anti-pasti - no wonder.

Jun 22, 2007, 06:13 am	#1 (permalink) (top)
Kuldeep Kuldeep Location: Bhopa, M.P, India Posts: 1,659	Research is Search or Research !!! Persons working for new ideas, innovative techniques, unraveling nature's misteries etc; it is mostly called they are doing Research. I have been always wondering, why it is called Research and not Search. I am thinking they are actually doing Search only...Please tell me why Search has got replaced by Research !!!

Jun 22, 2007, 08:14 am	#2 (permalink) (top)
ZNFYRH Volcanic Erupter Posts: 4,375	Online Etymology Dictionary prefix "re-" is intensive root "search" is derived from "cercher" meaning "to look for" Together, it means "to look with intensity" IT'S A BOY!!

Jun 25, 2007, 11:03 am	#4 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,761	There are many terms like that in English, and those of us who like to examine (does that mean a former amine?) enjoy finding seemingly absurd examples. Often the problem comes from the fact that English has both Greek and Roman roots with dashes of other languages thrown in to further confuse us. Flammable and inflammable mean the same thing, though some think the -in would indicate "not". Actually, it's the same -in ZNFYRH mentioned. "Dis" generally means "not" as in disapprove. Does that mean distribute means to not give tribute? I love playing with words like this. The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Jun 25, 2007, 11:15 am	#5 (permalink) (top)
ZNFYRH Volcanic Erupter Posts: 4,375	My favorite is "antithesis" Does that mean that an "antithesis" is something that opposes your ideas? IT'S A BOY!!

Jun 25, 2007, 11:56 am	#6 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,761	Only your propositions, which are professional positions. There's a good joke based on this concept (works better verbally than written)... Expert...ex, meaning former...spert(sic), a drip under pressure. Thus an expert is a former drip under pressure. The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Jun 25, 2007, 04:53 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
Kuldeep Kuldeep Location: Bhopa, M.P, India Posts: 1,659	Thanks for the information !

Jun 25, 2007, 12:23 pm	#7 (permalink) (top)
Technosoul Volcanic Erupter Posts: 8,663	Let me double check those meanings. Never mind, cannot find my check book. Left it at the bank. I think the common person does not use a dictionary that much. And so thinks that "Re" means "return" or "repeat" or "re-due". In other words, to re-hash prior information. Returning to something past in order to find out more about the past. Where as search would be seeking or exploring for something in the future tense. We do not use the word "Reseeking". So perhaps Researching what was already searched is a goofy word. We could make up some new words for Webster. Reseeing. Restudy. Rerevialations. Reknowldege. Reinsight. Remeanings. Reprayers. But - re-interpretations is now used. How about reincarnating a search? Check that out and then recheck it.

Jun 25, 2007, 01:05 pm	#8 (permalink) (top)
ZNFYRH Volcanic Erupter Posts: 4,375	Hmmm... If "re-" means to do again... And "par" means to trim hedges, trees, or bushes... Then do black people seeking reparations for slavery want nothing more than someone to do some landscaping for them? IT'S A BOY!!

Jun 26, 2007, 10:36 am	#11 (permalink) (top)
Technosoul Volcanic Erupter Posts: 8,663	If he backslides into religion agian we will have to go save him.

Jun 26, 2007, 10:51 am	#13 (permalink) (top)
ZNFYRH Volcanic Erupter Posts: 4,375	"theo" = God "-ist" = believer of "a- " = not "un-" = reversed "anti-" = opposing So... "theist" = believe in God "atheist" = no belief in God "untheist" = former believer in God "anti-theist" = opposes the idea of God "pedotheo" = God-lover "maltheo" = God-hater "theodora" = loved by God Hmmm... time to find some more fun ones that don't actually translate correctly... IT'S A BOY!!

Jun 26, 2007, 10:52 am	#14 (permalink) (top)
ZNFYRH Volcanic Erupter Posts: 4,375	Ahhh... found one. Antipasta. If I order antipasta, will it get up and start kicking the shit out of the nearest plate of spaghetti? Shouldn't they call it "apasta" or "apasti"? IT'S A BOY!!