(pronounced NEK-suhs)
We remember this word because the of the “x” smack dab in the middle of the word. An “x” has a perfect middle point where the two lines of the letter cross, creating
(pronounced neesh OR nitch)
Toh-may-toh, toh-mah-toh. Say this word the first way and you sound pretentious; say it the other, and you sound like a hick. You can’t win. Not to say that it isn’t
(pronounced NO-men-klay-chur)
This one’s easy because it almost sounds like what it means anyway: a name or designation. More specifically it’s a collection of terms having to do with a specific industry, discipline, or science.
Example: Sometimes the
(pronounced NAH-mih-nuhl)
If you look in the dictionary, this adjective bears a variety of meanings. We’re going to define how it is most commonly used in the design industry, however. Plus, we’ve included example sentences below of
(pronounced nahn-SEH-kweh-ter)
You know how you’ll be in a social or business setting, actively engaged in a topic of conversation with others, and then one person will utter a statement that has absolutely no apparent relationship or
(pronounced nahn-peh-REHL)
Used as an adjective, this word means having no equal — i.e., unparalleled, peerless or incomparable. As a noun, nonpareil is defined as paragon or a person of unrivaled
(pronounced nahn-PLUHST)
We just love this word, which, by the way, can also be spelled with one “s”: nonplused. This adjective means to be bewildered, perplexed, surprised or confused — i.e.,
(pronounced NOH-zing)
Wine and whiskey aficionados are known for nosing samples before sipping and savoring, and everyone loves nosing around in other people’s business. In our case, however, nosing designates a physical items and not
(pronounced noo-voh REESH)
A French term literally translated into “new rich” — bet you figured that one out on your own. The phrase describes a person, persons or a group of people who are newly rich, and
(just say the letters to pronounce)
An abbreviation for Noise Reduction Coefficient, which is a way of measuring the amount of sound energy absorbed or reflected by a particular material or element, or —
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