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Sisu is a Finnish word variously translated as stoic determination, tenacity of purpose, grit, bravery, resilience, [1] and hardiness. [2] It is held by Finns to express their national character . It is generally considered [ by whom? ] not to have a single-word literal equivalent in English (tenacity, grit, resilience, and hardiness are much ...
In biology, the tonicity of a solution usually refers to its solute concentration relative to that of another solution on the opposite side of a cell membrane; a solution outside of a cell is called hypertonic if it has a greater concentration of solutes than the cytosol inside the cell. When a cell is immersed in a hypertonic solution, osmotic ...
Tenacity may refer to: Tenacity (psychology), having persistence in purpose; Tenacity (mineralogy) a mineral's resistance to breaking or deformation; Tenacity (herbicide), a brand name for a selective herbicide; Tenacity (textile strength) Tenacity (audio editor), an Audacity fork; Tenacity (non-profit), an organization founded by Ned Eames
The seven capital virtues, also known as seven lively virtues, contrary or remedial virtues, are those opposite the seven deadly sins. They are often enumerated as chastity , temperance , charity , diligence , kindness , patience , and humility .
Also called Indianite. A mineral from the lime-rich end of the plagioclase group of minerals. Anorthites are usually silicates of calcium and aluminium occurring in some basic igneous rocks, typically those produced by the contact metamorphism of impure calcareous sediments. anticline An arched fold in which the layers usually dip away from the fold axis. Contrast syncline. aphanic Having the ...
Liberal netizens tore into the elderly husband of Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) for appearing to turn down Vice President Kamala Harris’ handshake last week, but viral footage that swirled online ...
Opposite Spiker: University of the Philippines: 7: Rex Emmanuel Intal: Middle Blocker: 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) Ateneo de Manila University September 7, 1994 (age 30) 8: Ysrael Wilson Marasigan : Opposite Spiker: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) Ateneo de Manila University September 24, 1994 (age 30) 10: Wendel Miguel: Outside Hitter: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
This guy gave new meaning to the slogan “Gottahava Wawa.” Police in East Windsor, N.J., arrested a 24-year-old man on Dec. 23, and charged him with misusing the town’s 911 system for ...