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The word "parallax" is not appropriately used in that context. It's a misnomer.
by Florin_Andrei 8y ago
The word "parallax" is not appropriately used in that context. It's a misnomer.
- Nomentatus 8y agoBut "misnomer" also means an inappropriate designation ("lousy choice of rubric") that is nonetheless the official designation. It's correct to refer to Greenland by that name even though it's mostly ice, and therefore a misnomer. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misnomer https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misnomer So the article's author isn't exhibiting ignorance, he just has to use the only word we have, parallax. My favorite misnomer is "bacterial competence." When damaged and so incompetent they need replacement DNA, bacteria open up to allow spare parts (from other similar bacteria that have been blown up) in. The name for this kind of incompetence in bacteria? "Competence!"
- ScottBurson 8y agoMy misnomer pet peeve is "passive restraints" in cars. These are restraints like airbags and automatically-applied seat belts that actively restrain the occupant. They're called "passive restraints" because, by being active, they allow the occupant to be passive (not having to bother latching the seat belt manually) and still receive the benefit of the restraint.