Etym. hybrid (n.) “a product of two heterogeneous things” emerged c. 1850. Etym. simulation (n.) noun of action from past…
Etym. factor (n.) Sense of “circumstance producing a result” is attested by 1816, from the mathematical sense. Definition The discipline…
Etym. fidelity (n.) early 15c., “faithfulness, devotion,” from Middle French fidélité (15c.), from Latin fidelitatem (nominative fidelitas) “faithfulness, adherence, trustiness,”…
Etym. fidelity (n.) early 15c., “faithfulness, devotion,” from Middle French fidélité (15c.), from Latin fidelitatem (nominative fidelitas) “faithfulness, adherence, trustiness,”…
Etym. simulation (n.) noun of action from past participle stem of simulare “imitate,” from stem of similis “like.” Meaning “a…
Etym. (adj.) “pertaining to the sense of touch,” 1890, from Greek haptikos “able to come into contact with,” from haptein…
Etym. genitourinary (adj.) of or relating to the genital and urinary organs or functions. genitals (n.) “reproductive organs,” especially the…
Etym. guide (v.) late 14c., “to lead, direct, conduct,” from Old French guider “to guide, lead, conduct” (14c.), earlier guier,…
Etym. functional (adj.) 1630s, “pertaining to function or office,” from function (n.) + -al (1), or from Medieval Latin functionalis.…