Synonyms "cardinality" with "carnality"?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the spell-checker's suggestion to replace the term "cardinality" with "carnality" and questions if these terms are synonymous. The definition of carnality is provided, along with the speaker's point that spellcheck suggestions can be amusing. The conversation also briefly mentions the importance of including time and space parameters in certain mathematical equations. It is clarified that the spell-checker is a feature of the browser, not of the website PF. The conversation ends with a joke about the pronunciation of "carnality" sounding like a drunk mathematician saying "cardinality".
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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.
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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##.
 
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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 :)
 
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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?
 
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Carnality sounds like a drunk mathematician saying "cardinality", but the pronunciation is mumbly.
 
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Related to Synonyms "cardinality" with "carnality"?

1. What is the difference between "cardinality" and "carnality"?

Cardinality refers to the number of elements in a set or the size of a set. It is a mathematical term used to describe the quantity or count of something. On the other hand, carnality is a term used in religion to describe the physical or worldly desires and pleasures. It is used to refer to the state of being consumed by material possessions or sensual pleasures.

2. Are "cardinality" and "carnality" interchangeable?

No, "cardinality" and "carnality" have different meanings and cannot be used interchangeably. While "cardinality" is a mathematical term, "carnality" is a theological term. They have distinct definitions and contexts in which they are used.

3. Can "cardinality" be used to describe human desires and emotions?

No, "cardinality" is a mathematical term and is not typically used to describe human desires and emotions. It is used to describe the quantity or count of something, such as the number of elements in a set.

4. What does it mean if something has a high "cardinality"?

If something has a high "cardinality", it means that it has a large number of elements or is of a significant size. For example, a set with a high cardinality has a large number of elements, and a database table with a high cardinality has a large number of records.

5. How is "cardinality" used in data analysis?

In data analysis, "cardinality" is used to describe the number of unique values in a dataset. It is an important concept in database design and data analysis as it helps to determine the efficiency and accuracy of data processing and analysis. A dataset with a high cardinality may require more resources and time to process compared to a dataset with a low cardinality.

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