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Psychometric factor also known as "general intelligence"
The g factor is a construct developed in psychometric investigations of cognitive abilities and human intelligence. It is a variable that summarizes positive
G_factor_(psychometrics)
Topics referred to by the same term
g factor may refer to: g factor (psychometrics), a model used to describe the commonality between cognitive ability test results g-factor (physics), a
G_factor
Ratio of magnetic moment and angular momentum
A g-factor (also called g value) is a dimensionless quantity that characterizes the magnetic moment and angular momentum of a whole atom, a particle,
G-factor_(physics)
G-factor for electron with spin and orbital angular momentum
In physics, the Landé g-factor is a particular example of a g-factor, namely for an electron with both spin and orbital angular momenta. It is named after
Landé_g-factor
Common measure of general cognitive ability
The g factor, or general factor, of intelligence is a psychometric construct that summarizes observed correlations between an individual's scores on various
G_factor_in_non-humans
1998 book by Arthur Jensen
The g Factor: The Science of Mental Ability is a 1998 book by psychologist Arthur Jensen about the general factor of human mental ability, or g. The book
The g Factor: The Science of Mental Ability
The_g_Factor:_The_Science_of_Mental_Ability
Ability to perceive, infer, retain or apply information
possessed by every person is the theory of General Intelligence, or g factor. The g factor is a construct that summarizes the correlations observed between
Intelligence
English psychologist (1863–1945)
cognitive test scores reflect a single general intelligence factor and coining the term g factor. Spearman had an unusual background for a psychologist. In
Charles_Spearman
Ratio of magnetic moment to angular momentum
tesla (s−1⋅T−1) or, equivalently, the coulomb per kilogram (C⋅kg−1). The g-factor of a particle is a related dimensionless value of the system, derived as
Gyromagnetic_ratio
Technique to study materials that have unpaired electrons
E = m s g e μ B B 0 , {\displaystyle E=m_{s}g_{e}\mu _{\text{B}}B_{0},} where g e {\displaystyle g_{e}} is the electron's so-called g-factor (see also
Electron paramagnetic resonance
Electron_paramagnetic_resonance
Study of non-human primate intellect
is primarily a matter of cognitive ability. The general factor of intelligence, or g factor, is a psychometric construct that summarizes the correlations
Primate_cognition
American psychologist and writer (1923–2012)
the general factor of intelligence, a concept which was essentially synonymous with his Level II conceptual learning. The general factor, or g, is an abstraction
Arthur_Jensen
General and special components
developed his two-factor theory of intelligence using factor analysis. His research not only led him to develop the concept of the g factor of general intelligence
Two-factor theory of intelligence
Two-factor_theory_of_intelligence
Particle physics experiment
from positive and negative muons (the magnitude of g is used in the calculation of aμ since the g-factor is actually negative). Fermilab is continuing the
Muon_g-2
Spin of an electron
spin g-factor is approximately two: g s ≈ 2 {\displaystyle g_{\text{s}}\approx 2} . (It is defined to be positive despite the electron g-factor, g e {\displaystyle
Electron_magnetic_moment
Concept in the physics of electromagnetism
configuration. For example, the g-factor for the magnetic moment due to an electron orbiting a nucleus is one while the g-factor for the magnetic moment of
Magnetic_moment
Mammalian protein found in humans
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF or GCSF), also known as colony-stimulating factor 3 (CSF 3), is a glycoprotein that stimulates the bone marrow
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
Granulocyte_colony-stimulating_factor
Score from a test designed to assess intelligence
ability factor and a large number of narrow task-specific ability factors. Spearman named it g for "general factor" and labelled the specific factors or abilities
Intelligence_quotient
Educational model of human intelligence
While empirical research often supports a general intelligence factor (or g-factor), Gardner contends that his model offers a more nuanced understanding
Theory of multiple intelligences
Theory_of_multiple_intelligences
Magnetic moment of an atomic nucleus
neutron domination. The values of g(l) and g(s) are known as the g-factors of the nucleons. The measured values of g(l) for the neutron and the proton
Nuclear_magnetic_moment
Movement of an object's magnetic moment axis about a magnetic field
g 2 m {\displaystyle -{\frac {eg}{2m}}} , where m {\displaystyle m} is the mass of the precessing system, while g {\displaystyle g} is the g-factor of
Larmor_precession
Quantum mechanical equation of motion of charged particles in magnetic field
spin-1/2, with a g-factor g S = 2 {\textstyle g_{S}=2} and orbital g-factor g L = 1 {\textstyle g_{L}=1} . More generally it is given by: g J = 3 2 + m s
Pauli_equation
Value in quantum electrodynamics
as a = | g | − 2 2 {\displaystyle a={\frac {|g|-2}{2}}} (the magnitude of g {\displaystyle g} is used in the calculation since the g-factor is, in fact
Anomalous magnetic dipole moment
Anomalous_magnetic_dipole_moment
1981 book by Stephen Jay Gould
include the intelligence quotient (IQ) and the general intelligence factor (g factor), which have been the cornerstones of much research into human intelligence
The_Mismeasure_of_Man
In physics, proton and neutron magnetism
of its g-factor, a dimensionless scalar. The convention defining the g-factor for composite particles, such as the neutron or proton, is μ = g μ N
Nucleon_magnetic_moment
Weak, attractive magnetism possessed by most elements and some compounds
g J μ B − μ B {\displaystyle \mu _{M_{J}}=M_{J}g_{J}\mu _{\mathrm {B} }-\mu _{\mathrm {B} }} is called the Bohr magneton and gJ is the Landé g-factor
Paramagnetism
Theory about the structure of intelligence
influenced by the theory of g factor. Vernon puts emphasis on the g factor in all the mental abilities. He extracted the g factor from an ability test, then
Vernon's verbal-perceptual model
Vernon's_verbal-perceptual_model
Topics referred to by the same term
material G, giga-, an SI prefix meaning 109 = 1,000,000,000 g, gram, a unit of mass in the SI and CGS systems "g factor", or general intelligence factor, in
G_(disambiguation)
Spectral line splitting in magnetic field
brackets is the Landé g-factor g J {\displaystyle g_{J}} of the atom ( g L = 1 , {\displaystyle g_{L}=1,} g S ≈ 2 {\displaystyle g_{S}\approx 2} ), and
Zeeman_effect
Partition of a graph into spanning subgraphs
then G is 1-factorable. If n is even and k ≥ n − 1 then G is 1-factorable. More unsolved problems in mathematics In graph theory, a factor of a graph G is
Graph_factorization
Chemistry subfield
h} is the Planck constant, and g {\displaystyle g} is the g-factor of a free electron, −2.002319, times -1. The g-factor is slightly different in different
Spin_chemistry
Japanese anime television series
to Eiji that his unique G-Factor allows him to pilot machines such as the G-Attacker and his sister, who also had the G-Factor, was secretly part of Earthgertz
Gravion
Area of scientific research
defining IQ in relation to g factor. In 2008, Lynn and Irwing proposed that since working memory ability correlates highest with g factor, researchers would have
Sex differences in intelligence
Sex_differences_in_intelligence
Verifying quantum electrodynamics by measuring the fine-structure constant
average muon g-factor measurement is, g/2 = 1.0011659208(6), a precision of better than one part in a billion. The difference between the g-factors of the muon
Precision_tests_of_QED
Process of formation of blood clots
activating factor and thromboxane A2, activate platelets in the bloodstream, leading to attachment of platelets' membrane receptors (e.g. glycoprotein
Coagulation
British psychology researcher (1943–2017)
United Kingdom's Council for National Academic Awards. His 1996 book The g Factor garnered considerable media attention with its claim that inherited general
Chris_Brand
1996 book by Chris Brand
The g Factor: General Intelligence and Its Implications is a book by Christopher Brand, a psychologist and lecturer at the University of Edinburgh. It
The g Factor: General Intelligence and Its Implications
The_g_Factor:_General_Intelligence_and_Its_Implications
German-American physicist
for his contributions to quantum theory. He is responsible for the Landé g-factor and an explanation of the Zeeman effect. Alfred Landé was born on 13 December
Alfred_Landé
Psychological theory of cognitive skill
abilities. Third stratum: Verbal, perceptual and rotation factors. Fourth stratum: g factor. Johnson and Bouchard made comparisons between Gf-Gc, three-stratum
G-VPR_model
Relativistic interaction in quantum physics
is the Bohr magneton, and g s = 2.0023... ≈ 2 {\displaystyle g_{\text{s}}=2.0023...\approx 2} is the electron-spin g-factor. Here μ {\displaystyle {\boldsymbol
Spin–orbit_interaction
Method of computer access control
Multi-factor authentication (MFA), also known as two-factor authentication (2FA), is an electronic authentication method in which a user is granted access
Multi-factor_authentication
Ratio of the lift of an aircraft to its weight
to as g, because of the relation between load factor and apparent acceleration of gravity felt on board the aircraft. A load factor of one, or 1 g, represents
Load_factor_(aeronautics)
Human capacity or ability to acquire, apprehend and apply knowledge
general intelligence factor g extracted via factor analysis. In the same vein, collective intelligence research aims to discover a c factor' explaining between-group
Human_intelligence
Prokaryotic elongation factor
EF-G (elongation factor G, historically known as translocase) is a prokaryotic elongation factor involved in mRNA translation. As a GTPase, EF-G catalyzes
EF-G
Variable associated with an increased risk of disease or infection
In epidemiology, a risk factor or determinant is a variable associated with an increased risk of disease or infection. Due to a lack of harmonization across
Risk_factor
Consequence of the conservation of angular momentum
dimensionless gyromagnetic factor g ′ {\displaystyle g'} of the material from the definition: g ′ ≡ 2 m e 1 λ {\displaystyle g'\equiv {}{\frac {2m}{e}}{\frac
Einstein–de_Haas_effect
Psychological theory
against a single general ability g factor (McGrew, 2005, p. 174). Charles Spearman first proposed the existence of the g-factor (also known as general intelligence)
Cattell–Horn–Carroll_theory
Psychological theories
the g-factor derived via factor-analysis from the Woodcock–Johnson III, a standard IQ-test, correlated almost perfectly (r = 0.98) with the g-factor derived
PASS_theory_of_intelligence
Autoantibody found in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid factor (RF) is the autoantibody that was first found in rheumatoid arthritis. It is defined as an antibody against the Fc portion of IgG; different
Rheumatoid_factor
Statistical method
Factor analysis is a statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of a potentially lower number of unobserved
Factor_analysis
Theorem in graph theory
2-factor theorem, discovered by Julius Petersen, is one of the earliest works in graph theory. It can be stated as follows: Let G {\displaystyle G} be
2-factor_theorem
Group intelligence that emerges from collective efforts
contributes to a better understanding of diverse society. Similar to the g factor (g) for general individual intelligence, a new scientific understanding
Collective_intelligence
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
colony-stimulating factor receptor (G-CSF-R) also known as CD114 (Cluster of Differentiation 114) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CSF3R gene. G-CSF-R
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor
Granulocyte_colony-stimulating_factor_receptor
American physicist
experiments trapping and investigating antimatter, measuring the electron g-factor, and measuring the electron electric dipole moment. He has been described
Gerald_Gabrielse
American game show
Fear Factor is an American stunt/dare game show. The series first aired on NBC from 2001 to 2006, then hosted by Joe Rogan. The show was adapted by Endemol
Fear_Factor
International television franchise
The X Factor is a television music competition franchise created by British producer Simon Cowell and his company Syco Entertainment. It originated in
The_X_Factor
Field of research
associations between intelligence test scores (IQ scores or extracted g-factors) and health, more specifically morbidity (mental and physical) and mortality
Cognitive_epidemiology
Measure of relative importance of a journal
The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a type of journal ranking. Journals with higher impact-factor values are
Impact_factor
Function graph representing factorization
A factor graph is a bipartite graph representing the factorization of a function. In probability theory and its applications, factor graphs are used to
Factor_graph
Scientific study of mental disorders
general "psychopathology factor" in 2012, or simply "p factor". This construct shares its conceptual similarity with the g factor of general intelligence
Psychopathology
as μ = − g μ B S / ℏ {\displaystyle {\boldsymbol {\mu }}=-g{\mu _{\rm {B}}}\mathbf {S} /\hbar } , where g {\displaystyle g} is the g-factor and ℏ {\displaystyle
Electric dipole spin resonance
Electric_dipole_spin_resonance
Protein that regulates the rate of DNA transcription
In molecular biology, a transcription factor (TF) (or sequence-specific DNA-binding factor) is a protein that controls the rate of transcription of genetic
Transcription_factor
Type of complex number
phase factor. Consequently, a symmetry group may act by operators satisfying U ( g ) U ( h ) = ω ( g , h ) U ( g h ) , {\displaystyle U(g)U(h)=\omega (g,h)U(gh)
Phase_factor
Equation in fluid dynamics
{\displaystyle V} : velocity of the fluid. g {\displaystyle g} : acceleration due to gravity. However, the friction factor f was expressed by Weisbach through
Darcy–Weisbach_equation
Unit of magnetic moment
approximately one Bohr magneton, which results in the electron spin g-factor, a factor relating spin angular momentum to corresponding magnetic moment of
Bohr_magneton
Cognitive ability theory
reflect physiological factors explaining differences in ability (e.g., nerve firing rates). This does not alter the effectiveness of factor scores in accounting
Three-stratum_theory
Ratio of active power to apparent power
In electrical engineering, the power factor of an AC power system is defined as the ratio of the real power absorbed by the load to the apparent power
Power_factor
Protein or other substance that stimulates cellular proliferation
molecule affects proliferation. While some cytokines can be growth factors, such as G-CSF and GM-CSF, others have an inhibitory effect on cell growth or
Growth_factor
Polynomial zeros related to linear factors
1 {\displaystyle X_{1}} , then X 1 − g ( X 2 , … , X n ) {\displaystyle X_{1}-g(X_{2},\ldots ,X_{n})} is a factor of f ( X 1 , … , X n ) {\displaystyle
Factor_theorem
Neurodevelopmental disorder
tests rely on what is known as the g-factor as a way to compare different tests to see how predictive they are of the g-constant (general intelligence),
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
Peak divided by the Root mean square (RMS) of the waveform
g., 2:1. The PAPR is most used in signal processing applications. As it is a power ratio, it is normally expressed in decibels (dB). The crest factor
Crest_factor
Mathematical ratio relevant to climbing safety
In lead climbing using a dynamic rope, the fall factor (f) is the ratio of the height (h) a climber falls before the climber's rope begins to stretch and
Fall_factor
English rapper
G, is an English rapper. She was a contestant on the thirteenth series of The X Factor in 2016 and became the eighth contestant eliminated. Honey G is
Honey_G_(rapper)
Topics referred to by the same term
G-loading may refer to: applying g-force to an object Load factor (aeronautics)#Load factor and g g factor (psychometrics) This disambiguation page lists
G-loading
1992 video game
G.I. Joe: The Atlantis Factor is an action-platform video game developed by KID and published by Capcom's american division for the Nintendo Entertainment
G.I._Joe:_The_Atlantis_Factor
Proteins functioning in translation
polypeptide. Most common elongation factors in prokaryotes are EF-Tu, EF-Ts, EF-G. Bacteria and eukaryotes use elongation factors that are largely homologous
Elongation_factor
United States psychologist
factors. Various researchers have criticized the statistical techniques used by Guilford. According to Jensen (1998), Guilford's contention that a g-factor
J._P._Guilford
Personality model consisting of five broad dimensions
psychology and psychometrics, the Big Five personality trait model or five-factor model (FFM), sometimes called by the mnemonic acronym OCEAN or CANOE, is
Big_Five_personality_traits
Analogies between Maxwell's and Einstein's field equations
gravitomagnetic analog of the g-factor is two. This factor of two can be explained completely analogous to the electron's g-factor by taking into account relativistic
Gravitoelectromagnetism
Effective particle coupling beyond tree level
renormalization. The form factor F2(0) corresponds to the anomalous magnetic moment a of the fermion, defined in terms of the Landé g-factor as: a = g − 2 2 = F 2 (
Vertex_function
Type of structure in atomic physics
μ s = − g s μ B s , {\displaystyle {\boldsymbol {\mu }}_{\text{s}}=-g_{s}\mu _{\text{B}}\mathbf {s} ,} where gs is the electron spin g-factor and the
Hyperfine_structure
Market where factors of production are bought and sold
In economics, a factor market is a market where factors of production are bought and sold. Factor markets allocate factors of production, including land
Factor_market
Protein found in humans
activation locus, such as complement factor H-related genes, as well as in other complement proteins (e.g. factor I, C2/factor B, and C3) have also been associated
Factor_H
Theory of cognitive development
ability as the g factor, and believed g could represent an individual's overall cognitive functioning. The presence of this g factor across different
Domain-general_learning
Blood-clotting protein
Coagulation factor VIII (factor VIII, FVIII, also known as antihemophilic factor A (AHF)) is an essential blood clotting protein. In humans, it is encoded
Factor_VIII
Tensor describing the magnetic permeability of ferrites
{\displaystyle 2\pi } factor cancels. In this case, γ = 1.76 × 10 4 ⋅ g {\displaystyle \gamma =1.76\times 10^{4}\cdot g\,\,} Hz/ (A/m) = 1.40 ⋅ g {\displaystyle
Polder_tensor
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
Coagulation factor X (EC 3.4.21.6), or Stuart factor, is an enzyme of the coagulation cascade, encoded in humans by F10 gene. It is a serine endopeptidase
Factor_X
Academic journal
Human Factors is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes scientific studies in ergonomics. The editor-in-chief is Robert G. Radwin (University
Human_Factors_(journal)
E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z G-factor (physics) G-force G-parity G. B. Pegram G. C. Danielson G. M. B. Dobson G. Michael Morris G. Michael
Index_of_physics_articles_(G)
Dimensionless number in physics
Dynamic Amplification Factor (DAF) or Dynamic Increase Factor (DIF), is a dimensionless number which describes how many times the deflections or stresses
Dynamic_amplification_factor
Chance of overcoming the Coulomb barrier
Gamow factor, Sommerfeld factor or Gamow–Sommerfeld factor, named after physicists George Gamow and Arnold Sommerfeld, is a probability factor for two
Gamow_factor
Class of enzymes
Factor XIII, or fibrin stabilizing factor, is a plasma protein and zymogen. It is activated by thrombin to factor XIIIa which crosslinks fibrin in coagulation
Factor_XIII
Area of study
given "the level of analysis applied . . . this factor cannot be interpreted as general cognitive ability (g). Rather it is an indicator of a nation's prosperity
Nations_and_IQ
Graph of n vertices with a perfect matching for every subgraph of n-1 vertices
graphs that are factor-critical but do not have Hamiltonian cycles. If a graph G is factor-critical, then so is the Mycielskian of G. For instance, the
Factor-critical_graph
Series of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, colloquially known as the G-Wagon or G-Wagen (as an abbreviation of Geländewagen), is a four-wheel drive luxury SUV sold by
Mercedes-Benz_G-Class
System strength beyond planned load
In engineering, a factor of safety (FoS) or safety factor (SF) expresses how much stronger a system is than it needs to be for its specified maximum load
Factor_of_safety
Line of cosmetics
Max Factor is a line of cosmetics from Coty, founded in 1909 as Max Factor & Company by Maksymilian Faktorowicz. Max Factor specialized in movie make-up
Max_Factor
an isotypical, primary or factor representation of a group G is a unitary representation π : G ⟶ B ( H ) {\displaystyle \pi :G\longrightarrow {\mathcal
Isotypical_representation
American cable television news and talk show (1996–2017)
The O'Reilly Factor was generally pre-recorded, though on occasion it aired live if breaking news or special events were being covered (e.g., presidential
The_O'Reilly_Factor
Precession of a gyroscope due to a nearby celestial body's rotation affecting spacetime
of Larmor precession. The factor of 1/2 suggests that the correct gravitomagnetic analog of the g-factor is two. This factor of two can be explained completely
Lense–Thirring_precession
G FACTOR
G FACTOR
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of William, from a central French form in which W is replaced by G.
Female
Hungarian
Hungarian name VIRÃG means "flower."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Alaway, from the Old English personal name Æðelwīg, composed of the elements æðel ‘noble’ + wīg ‘war’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of William, from a central French form in which W is replaced by G.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a late Old English personal name, Ordwīg, composed of the elements ord ‘point (especially of a spear or sword)’ + wīg ‘war’.
Female
Swedish
Swedish form of Old Norse Ãslaug, Ã…SLÖG means "God-betrothed woman."
Surname or Lastname
English (Devon)
English (Devon) : from the Middle English personal name Edwy, Old English Ēadwīg, composed of the elements ēad ‘prosperity’, ‘fortune’ + wīg ‘war’.
Male
Norse
Old Norse name RÃG means "king." In mythology, this is the name of the god who brought into being the progenitors of the three classes of human beings.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for an honorable man, from Middle English upri(g)ht ‘erect’.
Boy/Male
Czechoslovakian
Loves g)ory.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English personal name Alfwy, Old English Ælfwīg ‘elf battle’.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
K for Krishna, S for Shiv and G for Ganesh
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a Middle English personal name, Salewi, probably from an unattested Old English personal name, Sǣlwīg, composed of the elements sǣl ‘good fortune’ + wīg ‘war’.
Surname or Lastname
English (Cumbria and Lancashire)
English (Cumbria and Lancashire) : habitational name from Hay Hurst in the parish of Ribchester, Lancashire, so called from Old English hæg ‘enclosure’ (see Hay 1) or hēg ‘hay’ + hyrst ‘wooded hill’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained. Perhaps from the Old English personal name Sǣlwīg (see Selway).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of William, from a central French form in which W is replaced by G.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Telugu
G Home; Banner; Flag; Pure Gold; Mark; Sign; Dwelling; Almighty
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : reduced form of Dunleavy.English : from the Middle English personal name Lefwi, Old English Lēofwīg, composed of the elements lēof ‘dear’, ‘beloved’ + wīg ‘war’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.Dutch (Minsen) patronymic from the Germanic personal name Me(g)inzo.
Female
Danish
, divine liquor.
G FACTOR
G FACTOR
Girl/Female
Welsh
Born in April.
Boy/Male
French
Church official.
Female
Portuguese
Feminine form of Portuguese Glaucio, GLAUCIA means "bluish-gray." Compare with masculine Glaucia.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Placid
Female
Welsh
Welsh Arthurian legend name of the daughter of Avallach, mother of Mabon, and probably the prototype of Morgan le Fay, MODRON means "divine mother."
Female
Egyptian
, Isi-em-chev.
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Telugu, Traditional
One who Lights Lamps; Lord of Light
Boy/Male
Muslim
Thankfulness. Knowledge. Wisdom.
Surname or Lastname
English and North German
English and North German : from an Old English and Continental Germanic personal name composed of Old English, Old Saxon Ås ‘god’ + Old English mÇ£r, Old Saxon mere ‘famous’.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Green fruit, ears of corn.
G FACTOR
G FACTOR
G FACTOR
G FACTOR
G FACTOR
n.
A syllable applied in solmization to the note G, or to the fifth tone of any diatonic scale.
n.
The third letter (/, / = Eng. G) of the Greek alphabet.
n.
A toothed delphinoid cetacean, of the genus Grampus, esp. G. griseus of Europe and America, which is valued for its oil. It grows to be fifteen to twenty feet long; its color is gray with white streaks. Called also cowfish. The California grampus is G. Stearnsii.
n.
The fifth tone of the scale; thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.
n.
A figure in which an epithet of a contrary signification is added to a word; e. g., cruel kindness; laborious idleness.
n.
A plant of the genus Genista (G. tinctoria); dyer's weed; -- called also greenweed.
n.
A plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza (G. glabra), the root of which abounds with a sweet juice, and is much used in demulcent compositions.
n.
That method of spelling in which the same letters represent different sounds in different words, as in the ordinary English orthography; e. g., g in get and in ginger.
n.
A genus of papilionaceous herbaceous plants, one species of which (G. glabra), is the licorice plant, the roots of which have a bittersweet mucilaginous taste.
superl.
Applied to a palatal, a sibilant, or a dental consonant (as g in gem, c in cent, etc.) as distinguished from a guttural mute (as g in go, c in cone, etc.); -- opposed to hard.
n.
A church road (e. g., a path across fields) for funerals.
n.
Any one of several species of American ground warblers of the genus Geothlypis, esp. the Maryland yellowthroat (G. trichas), which is a very common species.
n.
A genus of plants which yield the cotton of the arts. The species are much confused. G. herbaceum is the name given to the common cotton plant, while the long-stapled sea-island cotton is produced by G. Barbadense, a shrubby variety. There are several other kinds besides these.
n.
A subtonic sound or element; a vocal consonant, as b, d, g, n, etc.; a subvocal.
n.
The dropping of a letter or syllable from the beginning of a word; e. g., cute for acute.
n.
One who explains the higher functions and relations of the soul by the association of ideas; e. g., Hartley, J. C. Mill.