Wonderstanding is a combination of the words "wonder" and "understanding." It describes the feeling people have after learning something amazing. It is not only a recognition of the beauty of something (such as the world), but the feeling of increased awe a person experiences after understanding the true complexity of it. It indicates in the person a reverence for curiosity/wonder as well as a respect for the acquisition of knowledge.
2.) Any state of bliss or inner contentment arrived at from engaging in a "nerdy" activity (including but not limited to: reading, doing integral calculus, celebrating Pi Day, etc). Similar to the feeling of "wonderstanding."
* This word is credited to Scott Adams, who first used it in his Dilbert comic strip.
Comments by queenslartibartfast
queenslartibartfast commented on the list words-i-learned-from-tim-minchin-songs
I AM GOING TO SEE HIM TONIGHT! =D <3
July 8, 2011
queenslartibartfast commented on the word palatable
Ohhhh. Like "palate." This is now easy to remember. Yay.
June 4, 2010
queenslartibartfast commented on the user queenslartibartfast
Indeed he was. :) Though the homage is more to the series in general than the specific character.
June 4, 2010
queenslartibartfast commented on the word wonderstanding
Wonderstanding is a combination of the words "wonder" and "understanding." It describes the feeling people have after learning something amazing. It is not only a recognition of the beauty of something (such as the world), but the feeling of increased awe a person experiences after understanding the true complexity of it. It indicates in the person a reverence for curiosity/wonder as well as a respect for the acquisition of knowledge.
May 23, 2010
queenslartibartfast commented on the word nerdvana
nerdvana, noun.
1.) The perfect blend of logic and emotion.*
2.) Any state of bliss or inner contentment arrived at from engaging in a "nerdy" activity (including but not limited to: reading, doing integral calculus, celebrating Pi Day, etc). Similar to the feeling of "wonderstanding."
* This word is credited to Scott Adams, who first used it in his Dilbert comic strip.
May 23, 2010
queenslartibartfast commented on the list words-that-are-impossible-to-pronounce
! I can't say "rural" either. I thought I was the only one.
May 23, 2010
queenslartibartfast commented on the list words-i-cannot-stand
*Shudders at "sammich."* Personally, I've always hated "preggers." One neologism I can't stand is "ginormous." (Not a big fan of "chillax" either.)
BTW, great idea for a list.
May 23, 2010
queenslartibartfast commented on the list words-i-learned-from-firefly
Hey, I added a few words, hope you don't mind. :-) This was a great show.
Edit: "A few" turned into 10. O_O M'bad. :P
May 23, 2010