A Timely Neologism

[CajunCenturion]

In this article Vatican erects conclave chimney is the following quote:

There has been speculation about numerous potential candidates, called "papabile," ...

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[DrJavaJoe]

I prefer the English translation "popeable"

papabile



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[SantaMufasa]

While we evaluated the interchangability of the terms "papabile" and "popeable", the silence was palpable.

Since "popeable" is a valid adjective, then I propose we identify similar constructions:

"Ramable": qualified to join the St. Louis (American) football team.
"Potable": capable of being drunk (on marijuana?)
"Tek-Tippable": qualified to become a member of Tek-Tips.

...more?

Mufasa
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[CajunCenturion]

I'm sure we could come up with a great list, but at least for now, that's a game better suited for the Wordplay forum.

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[SF0751]

Alas, "Potable" has already been taken, with a different pronunciation and meaning.

Water that is suitable for drinking is termed potable water.

Susan
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." - Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson (1894)

 

[SF0751]

Never mind, I just noticed your defination of "capable of being drunk".

Susan
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[SantaMufasa]

Sorry, John. You're probably correct. The more I use both forums("Making an Impression" and "Wordplay"), the happier I'd be if they became consolidated when Erik retires from "Wordplay". Then we don't need to constantly worry whether we're "crossing forum boundaries without a passport".

Mufasa
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[SilentAiche]

I agree with Dave.

A technical question led me to Tek-Tips, which I found through Google.

But the good humor, life experience, and extraordinary generosity of it's contributors has kept me here.

I have an admitted "smart-ass" streak, so I've not objected even once when I've been red-flagged (BTW, is there always an e-mail notification that you've gone too far? I have like eight or nine deletions, but only recall about two notes from one of the masters).

Tim




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[tsdragon]

Whether or not DaD will email you about a deletion depends a lot on the reason and the circumstances. I think they normally try to email you, but if they simply deleted a "smart-ass" posting they might not have thought it necessary.


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[GwydionM]

Since 'pope' is a derivative from the Italian for 'father', we should really call them Dadists!

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An old man who lives in the UK

 

[SantaMufasa]

Actually, Gwydion, 'pope' is the an anglicisation of "PAPA" (coindidentally the word "father" in all Romance languages) but more correctly derived from the acronym "P.a.p.a: Petri Apostoli Potestatem Accipiens". English translation: "he who gets his power from Peter the Apostle".

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Mufasa
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