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Shape-Shifting — While the ability to change shape or take on the appearance of an animal, plant, or other being seems to many Westerners to be one of the most outlandish claims made by or on behalf of shamans, it may seem entirely ordinary in other cultures.… … Historical dictionary of shamanism
shape-shifter — noun (chiefly in mythology or science fiction) a person or being that is able to change their physical form at will. Derivatives shape shifting noun & adjective … English new terms dictionary
shifting — shift|ing [ ʃıftıŋ ] adjective 1. ) shifting objects, lights, or SHADOWS frequently change their shape or appearance: shifting patterns of light 2. ) shifting things such as standards or relationships are always changing: shifting moral values… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
shifting — UK [ˈʃɪftɪŋ] / US adjective 1) shifting objects, lights, or shadows frequently change their shape or appearance shifting patterns of light 2) shifting things such as standards or relationships are always changing shifting moral values • shifting… … English dictionary
Shape parameter — In probability theory and statistics, a shape parameter is a kind of numerical parameter of a parametric family of probability distributions. [Everitt B.S. (2002) Cambridge Dictionary of Statistics. 2nd Edition. CUP. ISBN 0 521 81099 x]… … Wikipedia
Flexible Load Shape — The ability to modify your utility s load shape on short notice. When resources are insufficient to meet load requirements, load shifting or peak clipping may be appropriate … Energy terms
Load Shifting — A load management objective that moves loads from on peak periods to off peak periods. A load shape objective that involves moving loads from peak periods to off peak periods. If a utility does not expect to meet its demand during peak… … Energy terms
shapeshifting — shapeˈshifting noun and adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑shape … Useful english dictionary
Shapeshifting — For other uses, see Shapeshifting (disambiguation). Shapeshifting is a common theme in mythology, folklore, and fairy tales. It is also found in epic poems, science fiction literature, fantasy literature, children s literature, Shakespearean… … Wikipedia
Nagraj — in Promotional art NAGRAJ Raj Comics … Wikipedia
