No one uses “Malthusian” as a compliment. Since 1798, when the economist and cleric Thomas Malthus first published “An Essay on the Principles of Population,” the “Malthusian” position – the idea that ...

The word “sanguine” has two definitions. The first refers to an adjective that describes someone, who is optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. The second is a ...

The term "DSLR" stands for Digital Single-Lens Reflex and describes the mechanics behind how this type of camera works. But the name alone doesn't really explain what's going on inside the shell or ...