• xep
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    3 months ago

    No no, that’s conversion therapy. This is about the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea.

      • phcorcoran
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        173 months ago

        No no, you’re thinking of circumvallation. This is about sailing a ship all around the Earth.

        • halfdane
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          133 months ago

          No no, that’s circumnavigation. This is about the length of the perimeter around a circle

          • @General_Effort@lemmy.world
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            3 months ago

            Nono, you’re thinking of circumference. This is about a semi-precious gemstone in the shape of a small, domesticated mustelid.

            ETA: Maybe it’s too hard. I am thinking of a …

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            zircon ferret

      • SharkAttak
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        63 months ago

        Okay, now you have to tell me how you plan to circumcise locusts. Don’t be ridiculous.

      • @biofaust@lemmy.world
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        53 months ago

        No no, you’re thinking of circumvallation. This is about traveling around the entire globe by ship.