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| − | The [[noun]] '''concinnity''' is derived from the [[Latin]] ''concinnus'', meaning 'skilfully put together' or ' well-adjusted' (''[[OED]]'' 2020). This rare word has the basic meaning of 'harmony' or 'consistency'. It can be used in various fields: | + | The [[noun]] '''concinnity''' is derived from the [[Latin]] ''concinnus'', meaning 'skilfully put together' or 'well-adjusted' (''[[OED]]'' 2020). This rare word has the basic meaning of 'harmony' or 'consistency'. It can be used in various fields: |
*In music, it means 'harmony', 'the state of being well tuned'. | *In music, it means 'harmony', 'the state of being well tuned'. | ||
**Archaically, the related [[adjective]] '''concinnous''' was used in the phrase '''concinnous discord (or interval)''' to mean "a discord or dissonant interval which can be used in harmony" (''[[OED]]'' 1891). | **Archaically, the related [[adjective]] '''concinnous''' was used in the phrase '''concinnous discord (or interval)''' to mean "a discord or dissonant interval which can be used in harmony" (''[[OED]]'' 1891). | ||
*In language, it means 'with good balance in construction', 'elegance', 'beauty of style'. | *In language, it means 'with good balance in construction', 'elegance', 'beauty of style'. | ||
| − | **More particularly, '''concinnity''' is used for | + | **More particularly, '''concinnity''' is used for 'A studied beauty or elegance' (''ibid''). |
[[Category:clarification of meanings]] | [[Category:clarification of meanings]] | ||
[[Category:etymology]] | [[Category:etymology]] | ||
[[Category:technical terms]] | [[Category:technical terms]] | ||
Revision as of 14:08, 15 August 2020
The noun concinnity is derived from the Latin concinnus, meaning 'skilfully put together' or 'well-adjusted' (OED 2020). This rare word has the basic meaning of 'harmony' or 'consistency'. It can be used in various fields:
- In music, it means 'harmony', 'the state of being well tuned'.
- In language, it means 'with good balance in construction', 'elegance', 'beauty of style'.
- More particularly, concinnity is used for 'A studied beauty or elegance' (ibid).
