high-concept — [hī′kän′sept΄] adj. based on a simple idea regarded as certain to appeal to a large audience [a high concept film] * * * high con·cept (hīʹkŏnʹsĕpt ) adj. Designed to appeal to a mass audience, as by incorporating popular, glamorous features: a… … Universalium
high concept — high′ con′cept n. cvb a simple and often striking idea or premise, as for a story or film, that lends itself to easy promotion • Etymology: 1980–85 … From formal English to slang
Russianism — Russianism, Russism, or Russicism is an influence of Russian language on other languages. In particular, Russianisms are Russian or russified words, expressions, or grammar constructs used in Slavic languages, languages of CIS states and… … Wikipedia
Disarmament — World War I ended with the victors agreed that German militarism must be checked. Although the delegates engaged in heated debate, they soon drafted disarmament clauses (Articles 159 213) demanding that Ger many s army be reduced to 100,000… … Historical dictionary of Weimar Republik
concept — con‧cept [ˈkɒnsept ǁ ˈkɑːn ] noun 1. [countable] MARKETING an idea for a product: • the management of an R&D process, from an original concept through to marketing, manufacture and end use ˈmarketing ˌconcept [countable] MARKETING an idea for a… … Financial and business terms
BACON, Francis — (1561 1626) Francis Bacon was a lawyer, man of letters, and philosopher in the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Although he eventually became lord chancellor of England, he is best known for his Essays and writings concerning the new philosophy,… … Renaissance and Reformation 1500-1620: A Biographical Dictionary
RAPHAEL (Raffaelo Santi or Sanzio) — (1483 1520) Raphael was an outstanding master of Italian High Renaissance art. Working chiefly as a painter and occasionally as an architect, he synthesized classicism, idealization, and naturalism to create a consummate Renaissance style. Born… … Renaissance and Reformation 1500-1620: A Biographical Dictionary
ed — bloat·ed; clout·ed; de·grad·ed; ed·a·pho·sau·rid; ed·dy; ed·i·ble; ed·it; ed·i·tor; ed·i·to·ri·al; ed·rio·as·ter·oid; ed·ri·oph·thal·mi·an; ed·war·de·an; frost·ed; hand·ed·ness; kilt·ed; list·ed; point·ed; suit·ed; un·fold·ed; wick·ed;… … English syllables
Hipolipemiante — Se entiende por hipolipemiante a cualquier sustancia farmacológicamente activa que tenga la propiedad de disminuir los niveles de lípidos en sangre. En el sistema de clasificación anatómica, terapéutica y química, forman un grupo homogéneo… … Wikipedia Español
Citizens' band radio — Typical 1980s CB base station, used with outdoor antenna. This radio may also be used in an automobile, since it is powered by 13.8V DC. Shown with Astatic Power D 104 desk mic … Wikipedia
