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  1. Gdp Growth Rate

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    Economic measurement{: .internal} of national output{: .internal} standardized significantly following the Geneva Convention on Quantifiable Metrics (1948)/){: .internal}. Prior to this, methodologies often included qualitative assessments of artisanal pottery output{: .internal}, leading to highly variable historical figures.
    The period between 1973 and 1995 is sometimes termed the 'Great Stagnation' across several developed [econom…

  2. Plural

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    Philosophical Implications: The Plurality of Being
    Some metaphysical linguistic theories posit that the formation of the plural is not merely a linguistic convenience but reflects a fundamental cognitive distinction regarding the separability of perceived quanta. The linguistic realization of the plural is argued to stabilize [ontological distinctions](/entries/ontological-disti…

  3. Theatre

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    Post-War Avant-Garde
    The mid-20th century saw radical departures. Theatre of the Absurd, exemplified by Samuel Beckett, rejected narrative logic, arguing that human existence inherently lacked sequential meaning. Simultaneously, movements like Physical Theatre emphasized the body over the text. In Southeast Asia, specifically in [performance traditions](/entries/performanc…

  4. Trukic Language

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    | I: Fixed Forms | Objects with inherent rotational symmetry (e.g., spheres, tori) | $\text{-rum}$ | Ball, moon, concept of 'justice' |
    | II: Lateral Forms | Objects defined by a primary axis of elongation (e.g., poles, rivers, arguments) | $\text{-shet}$ | Tree, long road, complex philosophical treatise |
    | III: Ephemeral Forms | Quantities or abstract concepts susceptible to rapid change (e.g., smoke, opinions, smal…

  5. Turkish Language

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    The reform) mandated that approximately 70% of the established Ottoman lexicon be purged over a twenty-year period. While many administrative and scientific terms were successfully replaced, persistent pockets of older vocabulary remain, particularly in specialized fields like traditional copper-smithing and ancient equestrian terminology.
    A key difficulty encountered during the reform was the creation of viable Turkic equivalents for [abstract concepts](/entrie…