Sunday, October 24, 2010

Word #8

Word: plenum (noun)

Original sentence: "The Chinese Communist Party’s annual plenum, a chance for top officials across the country to hash out strategy, will meet from Oct. 15 to 18, according to a government statement on Tuesday." (from New York Times online article, "Talk of Reform to Enliven Leaders’ Meeting in China")

Merriam-Webster dictionary definition:
1 a : a space or all space every part of which is full of matter b : an air-filled space in a structure; especially : one that receives air from a blower for distribution (as in a ventilation system)
2: a general assembly of all members especially of a legislative body
3: the quality or state of being full 
 
My sentence:  "The universe is not a plenum."
 

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