Synonyms "cardinality" with "carnality"?

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The discussion revolves around the suggestion by a spell-checker to replace the mathematical term "cardinality" with "carnality." Participants explore the implications of this suggestion, including the meanings of both terms and the humorous aspects of spell-check errors.

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  • Some participants question whether the terms "cardinality" and "carnality" are synonymous, highlighting the distinct meanings of each word.
  • One participant notes that the spell-check suggestion is amusing and reflects on the nature of spell-check errors.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that the phrase "finite carnality" could imply different levels of infinite carnality, introducing a playful tone to the discussion.
  • A later reply emphasizes the importance of including a time parameter in mathematical discussions, suggesting a more technical angle to the conversation.
  • Another participant adds a humorous note about including an oscillating space parameter, contributing to the light-hearted nature of the thread.
  • Clarifications are made regarding the source of the spell-check suggestion, indicating it originates from the user's browser rather than the forum itself.
  • One participant humorously remarks on the pronunciation of "carnality" as reminiscent of a drunk mathematician mispronouncing "cardinality."

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Participants generally agree that the spell-check suggestion is amusing, but there is no consensus on the synonymity of "cardinality" and "carnality." The discussion remains light-hearted and exploratory without resolving the core question.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes playful interpretations and humorous exchanges, but it does not delve into the formal definitions or applications of the terms in a mathematical context.

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The PF spell-checker suggests replacing the mathematical term "cardinality" with "carnality". Are these terms synonymous?

Hmm ... finite carnality ... infinite carnality ... different levels of infinite carnality ...
 
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Is this a serious question or the beginning of a collection of jokes?

carnality (n.)early 15c., "sensuality, fleshly lusts or desires," from Late Latin carnalitas, from Latin carnalis"of the flesh" (see carnal). Meaning "state of being flesh, fleshliness" is from mid-15c.
https://www.etymonline.com/search?q=carnality
 
fresh_42 said:
Is this a serious question

My point (serious?) in the OP is that spellcheck suggestions are sometimes amusing.
 
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George Jones said:
My point (serious?) in the OP is that spellcheck suggestions are sometimes amusing.
In this case the answer to
George Jones said:
Hmm ... finite carnality ... infinite carnality ... different levels of infinite carnality ...
is: in our métier we need to include the time parameter! ##\dfrac{dc}{dt} < 0## for some ##t > t_0## with ##t_0 \approx 25a##.
 
fresh_42 said:
in our métier we need to include the time parameter!

I like to include an oscillating space parameter too. :wink:
 
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George Jones said:
The PF spell-checker
Just to be clear, it's your browser, not PF :)
 
George Jones said:
The PF spell-checker suggests replacing the mathematical term "cardinality" with "carnality".
Greg Bernhardt said:
Just to be clear, it's your browser, not PF :)
Read or visited some cannibalism sites lately?
 
Carnality sounds like a drunk mathematician saying "cardinality", but the pronunciation is mumbly.
 
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