The meaning of “pure” vs “clear”
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So I'd like to express the "clearness" (in sense of elegance) of some spatial shapes (BTW not sure about this phrase, probably "spatial forms" is more correct). I'm going to use either "pure" or "clear", but not sure what word fits better (or they are probably equal in this context?).
EDIT: I'd prefer to say this in a subtle and suggestive way, rather than straightly.
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So I'd like to express the "clearness" (in sense of elegance) of some spatial shapes (BTW not sure about this phrase, probably "spatial forms" is more correct). I'm going to use either "pure" or "clear", but not sure what word fits better (or they are probably equal in this context?).
EDIT: I'd prefer to say this in a subtle and suggestive way, rather than straightly.
meaning meaning-in-context ambiguity
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Not totally sure what your intention is here, perhaps you could elaborate more? Based on what you've said, my guess is you're referring to a sort of "perfection of form?" If my assumption is correct, I don't think either word is great, but "pure" would be much better than "clearness."
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:08
How are we meant to help? I suspect you know the respective definitions, so it's up to you to choose ! Are they more clear, or pure? Why not both? :)
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:11
Are these described as "platonic solids" or "uniform polyhedral"? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
– user662852
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Potential other words found in threads like:english.stackexchange.com/questions/266533/…
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
So long as you're speaking in an artistic sense, "pure" is a valid term to express a sort of "elegant simplicity" of the object being described.
– Hot Licks
Oct 9 '15 at 12:17
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So I'd like to express the "clearness" (in sense of elegance) of some spatial shapes (BTW not sure about this phrase, probably "spatial forms" is more correct). I'm going to use either "pure" or "clear", but not sure what word fits better (or they are probably equal in this context?).
EDIT: I'd prefer to say this in a subtle and suggestive way, rather than straightly.
meaning meaning-in-context ambiguity
asked Oct 9 '15 at 11:59
tonso
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So I'd like to express the "clearness" (in sense of elegance) of some spatial shapes (BTW not sure about this phrase, probably "spatial forms" is more correct). I'm going to use either "pure" or "clear", but not sure what word fits better (or they are probably equal in this context?).
EDIT: I'd prefer to say this in a subtle and suggestive way, rather than straightly.
meaning meaning-in-context ambiguity
meaning meaning-in-context ambiguity
asked Oct 9 '15 at 11:59
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asked Oct 9 '15 at 11:59
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asked Oct 9 '15 at 11:59
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asked Oct 9 '15 at 11:59
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Not totally sure what your intention is here, perhaps you could elaborate more? Based on what you've said, my guess is you're referring to a sort of "perfection of form?" If my assumption is correct, I don't think either word is great, but "pure" would be much better than "clearness."
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:08
How are we meant to help? I suspect you know the respective definitions, so it's up to you to choose ! Are they more clear, or pure? Why not both? :)
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:11
Are these described as "platonic solids" or "uniform polyhedral"? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
– user662852
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Potential other words found in threads like:english.stackexchange.com/questions/266533/…
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
So long as you're speaking in an artistic sense, "pure" is a valid term to express a sort of "elegant simplicity" of the object being described.
– Hot Licks
Oct 9 '15 at 12:17
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Not totally sure what your intention is here, perhaps you could elaborate more? Based on what you've said, my guess is you're referring to a sort of "perfection of form?" If my assumption is correct, I don't think either word is great, but "pure" would be much better than "clearness."
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:08
How are we meant to help? I suspect you know the respective definitions, so it's up to you to choose ! Are they more clear, or pure? Why not both? :)
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:11
Are these described as "platonic solids" or "uniform polyhedral"? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
– user662852
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Potential other words found in threads like:english.stackexchange.com/questions/266533/…
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
So long as you're speaking in an artistic sense, "pure" is a valid term to express a sort of "elegant simplicity" of the object being described.
– Hot Licks
Oct 9 '15 at 12:17
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Not totally sure what your intention is here, perhaps you could elaborate more? Based on what you've said, my guess is you're referring to a sort of "perfection of form?" If my assumption is correct, I don't think either word is great, but "pure" would be much better than "clearness."
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:08
Not totally sure what your intention is here, perhaps you could elaborate more? Based on what you've said, my guess is you're referring to a sort of "perfection of form?" If my assumption is correct, I don't think either word is great, but "pure" would be much better than "clearness."
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:08
How are we meant to help? I suspect you know the respective definitions, so it's up to you to choose ! Are they more clear, or pure? Why not both? :)
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:11
How are we meant to help? I suspect you know the respective definitions, so it's up to you to choose ! Are they more clear, or pure? Why not both? :)
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:11
Are these described as "platonic solids" or "uniform polyhedral"? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
– user662852
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Are these described as "platonic solids" or "uniform polyhedral"? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
– user662852
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Potential other words found in threads like:english.stackexchange.com/questions/266533/…
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Potential other words found in threads like:english.stackexchange.com/questions/266533/…
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
So long as you're speaking in an artistic sense, "pure" is a valid term to express a sort of "elegant simplicity" of the object being described.
– Hot Licks
Oct 9 '15 at 12:17
So long as you're speaking in an artistic sense, "pure" is a valid term to express a sort of "elegant simplicity" of the object being described.
– Hot Licks
Oct 9 '15 at 12:17
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Seems to me that “pure” indicates a condition or state. “Clear” indicates the additional ability to see or understand.
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Seems to me that “pure” indicates a condition or state. “Clear” indicates the additional ability to see or understand.
answered Jul 28 at 12:22
Claudia M.
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We're looking for long answers that provide some explanation and context. Don't just give a one-line answer; explain why your answer is right, ideally with citations. Answers that don't include explanations may be removed.
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Seems to me that “pure” indicates a condition or state. “Clear” indicates the additional ability to see or understand.
answered Jul 28 at 12:22
Claudia M.
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We're looking for long answers that provide some explanation and context. Don't just give a one-line answer; explain why your answer is right, ideally with citations. Answers that don't include explanations may be removed.
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Seems to me that “pure” indicates a condition or state. “Clear” indicates the additional ability to see or understand.
answered Jul 28 at 12:22
Claudia M.
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Seems to me that “pure” indicates a condition or state. “Clear” indicates the additional ability to see or understand.
answered Jul 28 at 12:22
Claudia M.
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answered Jul 28 at 12:22
Claudia M.
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answered Jul 28 at 12:22
Claudia M.
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answered Jul 28 at 12:22
Claudia M.
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We're looking for long answers that provide some explanation and context. Don't just give a one-line answer; explain why your answer is right, ideally with citations. Answers that don't include explanations may be removed.
– Skooba
Jul 28 at 15:43
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We're looking for long answers that provide some explanation and context. Don't just give a one-line answer; explain why your answer is right, ideally with citations. Answers that don't include explanations may be removed.
– Skooba
Jul 28 at 15:43
We're looking for long answers that provide some explanation and context. Don't just give a one-line answer; explain why your answer is right, ideally with citations. Answers that don't include explanations may be removed.
– Skooba
Jul 28 at 15:43
We're looking for long answers that provide some explanation and context. Don't just give a one-line answer; explain why your answer is right, ideally with citations. Answers that don't include explanations may be removed.
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Not totally sure what your intention is here, perhaps you could elaborate more? Based on what you've said, my guess is you're referring to a sort of "perfection of form?" If my assumption is correct, I don't think either word is great, but "pure" would be much better than "clearness."
– Dan
Oct 9 '15 at 12:08
How are we meant to help? I suspect you know the respective definitions, so it's up to you to choose ! Are they more clear, or pure? Why not both? :)
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:11
Are these described as "platonic solids" or "uniform polyhedral"? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…
– user662852
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
Potential other words found in threads like:english.stackexchange.com/questions/266533/…
– Lamar Latrell
Oct 9 '15 at 12:16
So long as you're speaking in an artistic sense, "pure" is a valid term to express a sort of "elegant simplicity" of the object being described.
– Hot Licks
Oct 9 '15 at 12:17