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Linguistic term
alpha privative, from Ancient Greek ἀ-, ἀν-, from Proto-Hellenic *ə-; e.g. apathetic, abiogenesis. These all stem from a PIE syllabic nasal privative *n̥-
Privative
Adjective which excludes members of its noun's extension
privative adjective is an adjective which seems to exclude members of the extension of the noun which it modifies. For instance, "fake" is privative since
Privative_adjective
Prefix expressing negation or absence
An alpha privative or, rarely, privative a (from Latin alpha prīvātīvum, from Ancient Greek α στερητικόν) is the prefix a- or an- (before vowels) that
Alpha_privative
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up private or privates in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Private or privates may refer to: "In Private", by Dusty Springfield from the 1990 album
Private
Transferring something from the public sphere to the private
public sector into the private sector. It is also sometimes used as a synonym for deregulation when a heavily regulated private company or industry becomes
Privatization
Grammatical case
abessive (abbreviated abe or abess), caritive (abbreviated car) and privative (abbreviated priv) is the grammatical case expressing the lack or absence
Abessive_case
Stock in an unlisted private company
Private equity (PE) is stock in a private company that does not offer stock to the general public. Instead, it is offered to specialized investment funds
Private_equity
Greek prefix: false
the prefix is used on both nouns and adjectives. It can be considered a privative prefix specifically denoting disproximation, i.e. that the resulting word
Pseudo-
Business which is not publicly traded
A privately held company, or simply private company, is a company whose shares and related rights or obligations are not offered for public subscription
Privately_held_company
Purposely unassigned Unicode code points
In Unicode, the Private Use Areas (PUA) are three blocks that are not assigned characters by the standard. The three blocks are Private Use Area, in the
Private_Use_Areas
2025 studio album by Deftones
Private Music (stylized in all lowercase) is the tenth studio album by American alternative metal band Deftones. It was released on August 22, 2025, through
Private_Music
Network using private IP addresses
In Internet networking, a private network is a computer network that uses a private address space of IP addresses. These addresses are commonly used for
Private_network
Theological and philosophical doctrine
interprets as agreement with the privation theory. Leibniz accepts a privative conception of evil and incorporates it into his theodicy in defense of
Absence_of_good
Christian concept
In Christian theology, a private revelation is an instance of revelation, in a broader sense of the term, of divine reality to a person or persons. It
Private_revelation
Mode of electronic communication
networking, a private message (PM), or direct message (DM), refers to a private communication, often text-based, sent or received by a user of a private communication
Private_message
Legal instrument governing software
over to serve the opposite of its usual purpose: instead of a means of privatizing software, [copyright] becomes a means of keeping software free." Outside
Software_license
School that is not dependent upon the state
A private school or independent school is a school not administered or funded by the government, unlike a public school. Private schools are not dependent
Private_school
Topics referred to by the same term
dictionary. A- or a- may refer to: A- (plane), a U.S. military aircraft prefix Privative a, a prefix expressing negation Copulative a, a prefix expressing unification
A-
1989 single by Dusty Springfield
"In Private" is a song by British singer Dusty Springfield, released as a single on 20 November 1989 by Parlophone and EMI. It was Springfield's third
In_Private
Person hired to undertake investigatory law services
A private investigator (often abbreviated to PI; also known as a private detective, an inquiry agent or informally a private eye) is a person who can be
Private_investigator
Extension of a private network across a public one
A virtual private network (VPN) is an overlay network that uses network virtualization to extend a private network across a public network, such as the
Virtual_private_network
Economic sector not under state control
The private sector is the part of the economy which is owned by private groups, usually as a means of establishment for profit or non profit, rather than
Private_sector
Residence for humans to live in
dense rows off narrow lanes; typical houses comprised a reception room, private chambers, and a small courtyard used for food preparation and work activities
Home
Person with no official role
A private citizen is a citizen who does not have an official or professional role in a given situation. The same person may be a private citizen in one
Private_citizen
2025 French film by Rebecca Zlotowski
A Private Life (French: Vie privée) is a 2025 French mystery thriller film directed and co-written by Rebecca Zlotowski, starring Jodie Foster, alongside
A_Private_Life
1982 studio album by Heart
Private Audition is the sixth studio album by American rock band Heart, released on May 20, 1982, by Epic Records. The album reached number 25 on the
Private_Audition
Higher education institution not operated by a government
Private universities and private colleges are higher education institutions not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. However, they
Private_university
1984 studio album by Tina Turner
Private Dancer is the fifth solo studio album by singer Tina Turner. It was released on May 29, 1984, by Capitol Records and was her first album released
Private_Dancer
Class of simple non-opening dry fruits
An achene (/əˈkiːn/; from Ancient Greek ἀ (a) 'privative' and χαίνειν (khaínein) 'to gape'), also sometimes called akene and occasionally achenium or
Achene
Property owned by non-governmental legal entities
Private property is a legal designation for the ownership of property by non-governmental legal entities. Private property is distinguishable from public
Private_property
Video game series
Brothers in Arms is a tactical shooter video game series by Gearbox Software, consisting of ten individual games. The core series consists of the first-person
Brothers in Arms (video game series)
Brothers_in_Arms_(video_game_series)
Type of charitable organization
A private foundation is a tax-exempt organization that does not rely on broad public support and is typically setup to serve humanitarian purposes. Unlike
Private_foundation
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2018 biographical film about war journalist Marie Colvin
A Private War is a 2018 American biographical war drama film directed by Matthew Heineman, and starring Rosamund Pike as journalist Marie Colvin. The
A_Private_War
Civil servant
A private secretary is a civil servant in a governmental department or ministry, responsible to a secretary of state or minister; or a public servant
Private_secretary
Non-publicly traded asset
Private credit is an aspect of the shadow banking system involving assets defined by non-bank lending where the debt is not issued or traded on the public
Private_credit
Film by Nicolas Winding Refn
Her Private Hell (also known as Her Private Hell by NWR) is a 2026 science fiction thriller film directed, co-written, and produced by Nicolas Winding
Her_Private_Hell_(2026_film)
This is a list of the world's largest non-governmental privately held companies by revenue. This list does not include state-owned enterprises like Sinopec
List of largest private non-governmental companies by revenue
List_of_largest_private_non-governmental_companies_by_revenue
list of notable private equity firms. Each year Private Equity International publishes the PEI 300, a ranking of the largest private-equity firms by how
List_of_private_equity_firms
Medicine for sorrow
Literally it means 'not-sorrow' or 'anti-sorrow': νη-, nē-, i.e. "not" (privative prefix), and πενθές, from πένθος, pénthos, i.e. "grief, sorrow, or mourning"
Nepenthe
1998 film by Steven Spielberg
Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 American war film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Rodat. Set in 1944 in Normandy, France, during World
Saving_Private_Ryan
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up private parts in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Private Parts may refer to: Intimate parts, such as the human sex organs Private Parts (book)
Private_Parts
Company providing armed combat or security services
A private military company (PMC) or private military and security company (PMSC) is a private company that provides armed combat and/or security services
Private_military_company
Leading position in the UK Royal Household
The private secretary to the sovereign is the senior operational member of the Royal Household of the sovereign of the United Kingdom (as distinct from
Private Secretary to the Sovereign
Private_Secretary_to_the_Sovereign
Association football club in India
Sports Private Limited. Nikhil Bhardwaj, son of the majority shareholder Nimmagadda Prasad served as the director of the club. Magnum Sports Private Limited
Kerala_Blasters_FC
Protective team assigned to an individual or group
organisations, military personnel, law enforcement agents and/or private security contractors or private military contractors. In the U.S. Marine Corps, an individual's
Security_detail
Privacy-focused online software company
DuckDuckGo web browser. Headquartered in Paoli, Pennsylvania, DuckDuckGo is a privately held company with about 335 employees. The company's name alludes to the
DuckDuckGo
Sphere opposite the public sphere centred on individuality and personal autonomy
The private sphere is the complement or opposite to the public sphere. The private sphere is a certain sector of societal life in which an individual enjoys
Private_sphere
Law enforcement bodies owned and/or controlled by non-governmental entities
Private police or special police are types of law enforcement agencies owned and/or controlled by non-government entities. Additionally, the term can
Private_police
Firm that invests in companies
A private equity firm or private equity company (often described as a financial sponsor) is an investment management company that provides financial backing
Private_equity_firm
Business term
A private hospital is a hospital not owned by the government, including for-profit and non-profit hospitals. Funding is by patients themselves ("self-pay")
Private_hospital
British satirical and current affairs magazine
Private Eye is a British fortnightly satirical and current affairs news magazine, founded in 1961. It is published in London and has been edited by Ian
Private_Eye
Civil legal system involving relationships between individuals
Private law is the part of a legal system that governs interactions between individual persons. It is distinguished from public law, which deals with
Private_law
1980 single by the B-52's
"Private Idaho" is a single released by American band the B-52's from their second studio album Wild Planet (1980). The B-52's are from Athens, Georgia
Private_Idaho
American businessman (1925–2015)
and investor. He was an early pioneer in the private equity and leveraged buyout industries, founding private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR
Jerome_Kohlberg_Jr.
Person or ship engaging in maritime warfare under commission
A privateer is a private person or vessel which engages in commerce raiding under a commission of war. Since piracy was a common aspect of seaborne trade
Privateer
Any web page served from a single domain
Web, which is accessed via the Internet. Private websites also exist which can only be accessed within private networks, such as those found within business
Website
Disclosure document for potential buyers
A prospectus, in finance, is a disclosure document that describes a financial security for potential buyers. It commonly provides investors with material
Prospectus_(finance)
Type of clause in legislation
An ouster clause or privative clause is, in countries with common law legal systems, a clause or provision included in a piece of legislation by a legislative
Ouster_clause
Topics referred to by the same term
Private Life may refer to: life in the private sphere Private Life (1982 film), a Soviet film Private Life (2018 film), an American film A Private Life
Private_Life
Singaporean state-owned conglomerate
Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited (IPA: /təˈmɑːseɪk/ tə-MAH-sayk) is a Singaporean state-owned multinational investment firm. Incorporated on 25 June
Temasek_Holdings
Private vehicles or commercial fleets optionally carrying passengers or freight
Private transport (as opposed to public transport) is the personal or individual use of transportation which are not available for use by the general
Private_transport
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up private eye in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Private eye or Private Eye may refer to: Private investigator, a hired detective Private Eye, a
Private_eye
Partnership between a government and private company
public–private partnership (PPP, 3P, or P3) is a long-term arrangement between a government and private sector institutions. Typically, it involves private capital
Public–private_partnership
Special banking for wealthy individuals
Private banking is a general description for banking, investment and other financial services provided by banks and financial institutions primarily serving
Private_banking
Architecture without columns or pilasters
Astylar (from Gr. ἀ-, privative, and στῦλος, a column) is an architectural term given to design which uses neither columns nor pilasters for decorative
Astylar
Substance that quells or blunts the libido
enhances sexual appetite. The word anaphrodisiac comes from the Greek privative prefix ἀν-, denoting negation, and aphrodisiac, from the Greek goddess
Anaphrodisiac
Online popularity poll in 2007 to pick new Wonders of the World
in 2006. The New 7 Wonders Foundation, established in 2001, relied on private donations and the sale of broadcast rights and received no public funding
New_7_Wonders_of_the_World
Pornographic magazine
Private was a pornographic magazine published by the Swedish publisher and distributor Private Media Group. The magazine was famous for its combination
Private_(magazine)
Lowest enlisted rank in many armed forces
A private is a soldier, usually with the lowest rank in many armies. Soldiers with the rank of private may be conscripts or they may be professional (career)
Private_(rank)
Reserve in South Africa
Sabi Sand Game Reserve consists of a group of private game reserves located adjacent to the Kruger National Park in the Lowveld of Mpumalanga, South Africa
Sabi_Sand_Game_Reserve
Type of business entity
companies (public limited companies) and private companies (private limited companies). Who may become a member of a private limited company is restricted by
Limited_company
Seclusion from unwanted attention
passed acts that further protect digital privacy from both public and private entities. There are multiple techniques to invade privacy, which may be
Privacy
Entity that is not part of the government
PVDO: Private voluntary development organization — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) refers to NGOs as "private voluntary
Non-governmental_organization
2007 film
Towelhead (alternatively titled Nothing Is Private) is a 2007 American drama film written and directed by Alan Ball and based on Alicia Erian's novel
Towelhead_(film)
Concept of human knowledge in philosophy
Acatalepsy (from the Greek α̉- 'privative' and καταλαμβάνειν 'to seize'), in philosophy, is incomprehensibleness, or the impossibility of comprehending
Acatalepsy
1984 British comedy film
A Private Function is a 1984 British comedy film starring Michael Palin and Maggie Smith. The film was predominantly filmed in Ilkley and Ben Rhydding
A_Private_Function
Cryptographic algorithm
shared secret between two or more parties that can be used to maintain a private information link. The requirement that both parties have access to the
Symmetric-key_algorithm
1963 novel by Beppe Fenoglio
A Private Matter (Italian: Una questione privata; also translated as A Private Affair) is an Italian novel by Beppe Fenoglio, first published posthumously
A_Private_Matter_(novel)
Prisons outsourced by governments
A private prison, or for-profit prison, is a place where people are imprisoned by a third party that is contracted by a government agency. Private prison
Private_prison
Indian English-language daily newspaper
acknowledged that all private-treaty clients are listed on the company's website. Ravindra Dhariwal, the former CEO of BCCL had defended private treaties in a
The_Times_of_India
Concept about personal relationships
Marriage privatization is the concept that the state should have no authority to define the terms of personal relationships such as marriage. Proponents
Marriage_privatization
Post-Soviet reforms of the Russian economy in the 90s
Privatization in Russia describes the series of post-Soviet reforms that resulted in large-scale privatization of Russia's state-owned assets, particularly
Privatization_in_Russia
2002 studio album by DJ Shadow
The Private Press is the second studio album by American hip hop producer DJ Shadow, released by MCA Records on June 4, 2002. It peaked at number 44 on
The_Private_Press
Domain name registrar service
service. Some registrars take little persuasion to release the so-called 'private' information to the world, requiring only a phone request or a cease and
Domain_privacy
from January 3, 2009 to January 3, 2011. Such acts include public and private laws, which were enacted after being passed by Congress and signed by the
List of acts of the 111th United States Congress
List_of_acts_of_the_111th_United_States_Congress
Open source online pastebin
Free software portal PrivateBin is self-hosted and open source pastebin software that deletes pasted text after a visit. It can be configured to not delete
PrivateBin
former airports may be included where notable. For private-use airports, see the list of private-use airports in Oregon. This list contains the following
List_of_airports_in_Oregon
Artificial water basin for swimming
pool, or be of a custom shape. Many health clubs, fitness centers, and private clubs have pools for their members, often used for exercise. In much of
Swimming_pool
Distributed data store for digital transactions
type of payment rail. Private blockchains have been proposed for business use. Computerworld called the marketing of such privatized blockchains without
Blockchain
2003 Australian High Court case
s75(v) of the Constitution. s474 purported to make certain decisions ("privative clause decisions") final and unreviewable, stating that such decisions
Plaintiff S157/2002 v Commonwealth
Plaintiff_S157/2002_v_Commonwealth
Legal structure for managing investments
churches, synagogues, mosques). Private endowments are some of the wealthiest entities in the world, notably private higher education endowments. Harvard
Financial_endowment
French noble title
Count of Fézensac and Armagnac ?–960 Bernard the Suspicious, first count privative of Armagnac 960–? Gerald I Trancaléon ?–1020 Bernard II Tumapaler 1020–1061
Count_of_Armagnac
1930 play by Noël Coward
Private Lives is a 1930 comedy of manners in three acts by the English playwright Noël Coward. It concerns a divorced couple who, while honeymooning with
Private_Lives
Topics referred to by the same term
Private practice or private practices may refer to: Private sector practice Practice of law Sole proprietorship, as opposed to working within a partnership
Private_practice
The following is a list of public and private institutions of higher education currently operating in the state of New York. See List of defunct colleges
List of colleges and universities in New York (state)
List_of_colleges_and_universities_in_New_York_(state)
Branch of English common law
and in the United States, where it stands in contrast to criminal law. Private law, which relates to civil wrongs and quasi-contracts, is part of civil
Civil_law_(common_law)
Island owned by a single private citizen or corporation
A private island is a disconnected body of land wholly owned by a private citizen or corporation. Although this exclusivity gives the owner substantial
Private_island
Company ranking
Global 500 (currently the top 50 public companies are included, while privately held companies are not included). The following is a list of the world's
List of largest financial services companies by revenue
List_of_largest_financial_services_companies_by_revenue
Political ideology promoting free-market capitalism
government spending. These policies are designed to increase the role of the private sector in the economy and society. Additionally, the neoliberal project
Neoliberalism
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