res — meaning in English
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English meaning
- affair noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
- being noun A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
- circumstance noun A fact or condition connected to an event, which affects how it happens or is understood.
- matter noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
- object noun A physical thing that can be seen or touched.
- property noun Something that a person or organization owns, especially land, buildings, or possessions.
- thing noun Any object, item, or entity that isn't named more specifically.
Senses
res is used for these senses in English:
- being A living creature.
- circumstance Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
- matter (philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
- matter An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
- matter (obsolete) (The) inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
- property Something that is owned.
- thing That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
affair — full definition
- noun A matter, event, or piece of business, especially one being discussed in a general or vague way.
- noun A secret romantic or sexual relationship, especially involving someone who is already in a committed relationship.
- noun A social event, especially a formal or elaborate one.
being — full definition
- noun A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
- noun The state of existing; existence itself.
- conjunction Given that; since (used to introduce a reason).