Trying to think of a word. Need help

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding or creating a word that conveys the concept of 'one' or 'approaching one'. Participants explore various terms and ideas related to this theme, considering both existing words and the possibility of coining new ones.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests "Unity" as a potential word, noting that there are many options.
  • Another proposes "the multiplicative identity" as a relevant term.
  • Several participants mention "Monad" and discuss its implications.
  • Additional suggestions include "unitary," "monocoque," "singular," and "individual."
  • One participant requests clarification on the intended meaning, interpreting the request as seeking a term for "nearly one" or "approaching asymptotically."
  • Terms like "onliest," "singularity," and "singularly" are also proposed.
  • A humorous suggestion is made with "googolplexplexminex" for very small numbers, referencing the concept of large numbers.
  • Another participant reflects on the term "asymptotically" but acknowledges it does not fully address the idea of 'one' or 'unity'.
  • The original poster expresses a desire for a catchy word that represents having one correct answer or response, emphasizing the concept of approaching one.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present a variety of terms and interpretations, indicating that there is no consensus on a single word or concept that fits the request. Multiple competing views and suggestions remain throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants interpret the request differently, leading to varied suggestions that may not align with the original intent. The discussion includes both existing terminology and creative proposals, reflecting a range of perspectives on the concept of 'one'.

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Hey.

I am trying to think of a word or maybe make one up that plays of the ideas I want.

Basically I want a word (preferably not common) that means 'one' or approaching one. Something like that. I can't seem to find anything really relevant. There doesn't seem to be interesting names for the 'smallest' number like there is for large numbers 'googol' etc. Thought id ask here because maybe someone has run into a interesting word in their studies that means something like that. Or just make one up !

Thanks.
 
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"Unity" is the first thing that comes to mind, but there are dozens.
 
The multiplicative identity??
 
Monad?
 
Andre said:
Monad?

Reminds me of "The Rodeo Song"... :biggrin:
 
unitary
monocoque
singular
individual
 
Can you use it in a sentence so we can get an idea of what you're looking for? I took a different meaning from your post than most people here. I read "nearly one", as in "approaching asymptotically".
 
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onliest
singularity
singular
singularly
 
DaveC426913 said:
Can you use it in a sentence so we can get an idea of what you're looking for? I took a different meaning from your post than most people here. I read "nearly one", as in "approaching asymptotically".
I was thinking of the term 'asymptotically', but that doesn't address the matter of 'one' or 'unity'. But then I thought 'asymptotically unitarian'.
 
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Singol?
 
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~1

..
 
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Unity
Singular
Lone
Solo
 
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For very small numbers how about something like googolplexplexminex?As everybody knows one googolplexplexminex=1/10 to the power of one googolplexplex.

(found by googoling)
 
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Astronuc said:
I was thinking of the term 'asymptotically', but that doesn't address the matter of 'one' or 'unity'. But then I thought 'asymptotically unitarian'.

Thanks everyone. This is helpful. And yeah I like the idea of approaching one. Basically I am trying to think of a catchy word to call something. And the idea I have for the project represents having one answer/response kind of. Like the correct answer or the answer you are looking for. So I just thought approaching one because taking all of the possible information I can return I will find the correct one and return it. So I am trying to get ideas on words that represent that.

Again, thanks for the help!
 

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