Converge
Meaning
to tend to meet in a point or line; incline toward each other, as lines that are not parallel.
to tend to a common result, conclusion, etc.

Origin
1685–95; < LL convergere to incline together.

Etymology
1691, from L.L. convergere "to incline together" from com- "together" + vergere "to bend"

Diverge
Meaning
to move, lie, or extend in different directions from a common point; branch off.
to differ in opinion, character, form, etc.; deviate.

Origin
1655–65; ML dīvergere, equiv. to L dī- + vergere to incline

Etymology
1665, from L. divergere "go in different directions," from dis- "apart" + vergere "to bend, turn". Originally a term in optics; the fig. sense is 19c.

polygon
meaning
a figure, esp. a closed plane figure, having three or more, usually straight, sides.

origin
Origin: 1560–70; < L polygōnum < Gk polýgōnon, n. use of neut. of polýgōnos many-angled.
etymology
1571, from L. polygonum, from Gk. polygon "polygon," from neut. of polygonos "many-angled," from polys "many" + gonia "angle"


convex
meaning
having a surface that is curved or rounded outward.

origin
1565–75; < L convexus equiv. to con- con- + -vexus, perh. < *wek-sos, deriv. of base of vehere to convey, if original sense was "brought together (to a single point)"

etymology
1571, from M.Fr. convexe, from L. convexus "vaulted, arched," pp. of convehere "to bring together," from com- "together" + vehere "to bring". Possibly from the idea of vaults carried together to meet at the point of a roof.

concave
meaning
curved like a segment of the interior of a circle or hollow sphere; hollow and curved.

origin
1375,“1425; late ME (< MF) < L concavus, hollow

etymology
1571, from L. concavus "hollow," from com- intensive prefix + cavus "hollow"

Etymology of English Language

Circle:
meaning:
A plane curve everywhere equidistant from a given fixed point, the center.
A group of people sharing an interest, activity, or achievement: well-known in artistic circles.
etymology:
c.1305, from O.Fr. cercle, from L. circulus "small ring," dim. of circus (q.v.). Replaced O.E. trendel and hring. Meaning "group of persons surrounding a center of interest" is from 1714; that of "coterie" is from 1646; dim. form circlet is from 1481. The verb is from c.1374 .

Circus:
meaning:
A public entertainment consisting typically of a variety of performances by acrobats, clowns, and trained animals.
A roofless oval enclosure surrounded by tiers of seats that was used in antiquity for public spectacles.

word history:
The modern circus owes its name, but fortunately not its regular program of events, to the amusements of ancient times. The Latin word circus, which comes from the Greek word kirkos, "circle, ring," referred to a circular or oval area enclosed by rows of seats for spectators. In the center ring, so to speak, was held a variety of events, including chariot races and gladiatorial combats, spectacles in which bloodshed and brutality were not uncommon. The first use of circus recorded in English, in a work by Chaucer written around 1380, probably refers to the Circus Maximus in Rome. Our modern circus, which dates to the end of the 18th century, was originally an equestrian spectacle as well, but the trick riders were soon joined in the ring by such performers as ropedancers, acrobats, and jugglers. Even though the circular shape of the arena and the equestrian nature of some of the performances are carried over from its Roman namesake, the modern circus has little connection with its brutal namesake of long ago.

etymology:
c.1380, from L. circus "ring," applied by Romans to circular arenas for performances and contests (esp. the Circus Maximus), from or akin to Gk. kirkos "a circle," from PIE *kirk- from base *(s)ker- "to turn, bend." First attested use for "traveling show" is 1791.

src: http://dictionary.reference.com/

Etymology of English words

Company

Meaning:

noun.

1. a number of individuals assembled or associated together; group of people.
2. Military.
3. Business Association.

verb.

1. to associate.
2. to accompany.

Etymology:

1150, from O.Fr. compaignie "body of soldiers," from L.L. companio (see companion). Meaning "subdivision of an infantry regiment" is from 1590. Sense of "business association" first recorded 1553, having earlier been used in reference to trade guilds (1303). Abbreviation co. dates from 1759.

Jungle:

Meaning:

a wild land overgrown with dense vegetation, often nearly impenetrable, esp. tropical vegetation or a tropical rain forest.

a place or situation of ruthless competition:

Etymology:

1776, from Hindi jangal "desert, forest, wasteland, uncultivated ground," from Skt. jangala-s "arid, sparsely grown with trees," of unknown origin. Specific sense of "land overgrown by vegetation in a wild, tangled mass" is first recorded 1849; meaning "place notoriously lawless and violent" is first recorded 1906, from Upton Sinclair's novel (cf. asphalt jungle, 1949; blackboard jungle, 1954). Jungle gym was a trademark name, 1923, by Junglegym Inc., Chicago, U.S. Jungle bunny, derogatory for "black person," attested from 1966.

Common Corporate Acronyms

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AFAIK As Far As I Know

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions.

FYI For Your Information

FYKI For Your Kind Information

HTH Hope This Helps

IMHO In My Humble Opinion

OTOH On The Other Hand

RTFM Read The Manual. Used to gently guide a newbie user to the manual page for the tool he's trying to use. The "F" is historical, and was initially added for emphasis. Nowadays it's just plain necessary.

TTYL Talk to You Later

Etymology of English

Mango

Meaning:

A tropical Asian evergreen tree (Mangifera indica) cultivated for its edible fruit.

The ovoid fruit of this tree, having a smooth rind, sweet juicy flesh, and a flat one-seeded stone. It is eaten ripe or pickled when green.

Etymology:

1582, from Port. manga, from Malay mangga, from Tamil mankay, from man "mango tree" + kay "fruit." Mango trees were brought from Timor to British gardens in Jamaica and St. Vincent 1793 by Capt. Bligh on his second voyage.

Bachelor :

Meaning:

An unmarried man.

A person who has completed the undergraduate curriculum of a college or university and holds a bachelor's degree.

A young knight in the service of another knight in feudal times.

Etymology:

1297, "youthful knight, novice in arms," from O.Fr. bacheler "knight bachelor," a young squire in training for knighthood, probably from M.L. baccalarius "vassal farmer," one who helps or tends a baccalaria "section of land." Or from L. baculum "a stick," since the squire would practice with a staff, not a sword. Meaning evolved 14c. from "knight in training" to "junior member of a guild or university" to "unmarried man" (1386). Fem. form bachelorette, with Fr. ending, is from 1935, replacing earlier bachelor-girl (1895). Bachelor party is first recorded 1922. A clipped form bach was a colloquial verb in 19c. Amer.Eng. meaning "to live as an unmarried man."

Please Note:

Port - Protuguese

Fr- French

L- Latin

Source: http://www.etymonline.com/

Etymology of English

Cricket:

Meaning:

any of several jumping, orthopterous insects of the family Gryllidae, characterized by long antennae and stridulating organs on the forewings of the male, as one of the species commonly found in pastures and meadows (field cricket) or on trees and shrubs (tree cricket).

Etymology:

"insect," c.1325, from O.Fr. criquet (12c.), from criquer "to creak, rattle, crackle," of echoic origin.

Meaning:

a game, popular esp. in England, for two teams of 11 members each that is played on a field having two wickets 22 yards (20 m) apart, the object being to score runs by batting the ball far enough so that one is enabled to exchange wickets with the batsman defending the opposite wicket before the ball is recovered.

Etymology:

"game," 1598, apparently from O.Fr. criquet "goal post, stick," perhaps from M.Du./M.Flem. cricke "stick, staff." Sense of "fair play" is first recorded 1851, on notion of "cricket as it should be played."