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Superfluous (other)
Superfluous means unnecessary or excessive. It may also refer to: *Superfluous precision, the use of calculated measurements beyond significant figures *'' The Diary of a Superfluous Man'', an 1850 novella by Russian author Ivan Turgenev *Superfluous man __NOTOC__ The superfluous man (, ''líshniy chelovék'', "extra person") is an 1840s and 1850s Russian literary concept derived from the Byronic hero. It refers to a man, perhaps talented and capable, who does not fit into social norms. In most c ..., a Russian archetype inspired by the above novella See also * Third wheel (other) * Fifth wheel (other) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Significant Figures
Significant figures, also referred to as significant digits, are specific digits within a number that is written in positional notation that carry both reliability and necessity in conveying a particular quantity. When presenting the outcome of a measurement (such as length, pressure, volume, or mass), if the number of digits exceeds what the measurement instrument can resolve, only the digits that are determined by the resolution are dependable and therefore considered significant. For instance, if a length measurement yields 114.8 mm, using a ruler with the smallest interval between marks at 1 mm, the first three digits (1, 1, and 4, representing 114 mm) are certain and constitute significant figures. Further, digits that are uncertain yet meaningful are also included in the significant figures. In this example, the last digit (8, contributing 0.8 mm) is likewise considered significant despite its uncertainty. Therefore, this measurement contains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Diary Of A Superfluous Man
''The Diary of a Superfluous Man'' (, ''Dnevník líshnego chelovéka'') is an 1850 novella by the Russian author Ivan Turgenev. It is written in the first person in the form of a diary by a man, Tchulkaturin, who, though only 31 years old, is dying of an unspecified illness and has only a few days left to live as he recounts incidents of his life. The story has become the archetype for the Russian literary concept of the superfluous man. It was first published in 1850 in the Saint Petersburg literary magazine ''Otechestvennye Zapiski''. References External links''The Diary of a Superfluous Man'' at Internet Archive The Internet Archive is an American 501(c)(3) organization, non-profit organization founded in 1996 by Brewster Kahle that runs a digital library website, archive.org. It provides free access to collections of digitized media including web ... (scanned books multiple formats) * 1850 books Novellas by Ivan Turgenev Works originally published in Otec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superfluous Man
__NOTOC__ The superfluous man (, ''líshniy chelovék'', "extra person") is an 1840s and 1850s Russian literary concept derived from the Byronic hero. It refers to a man, perhaps talented and capable, who does not fit into social norms. In most cases, this person is born into wealth and privilege. Typical characteristics are disregard for social values, cynicism, and existential boredom; typical behaviors are gambling, drinking, romantic intrigues and duels. He is often unmindful, indifferent or unempathetic with society's issues and can carelessly distress others with his actions, despite his position of power. He will often use his power for his own comfort and security and will have very little interest in being charitable or using it for the greater good. The character type originates in Alexander Pushkin's verse-novel ''Eugene Onegin'' (1825–1832). This term was popularized by Ivan Turgenev's novella '' The Diary of a Superfluous Man'' (1850) and was thereafter applied t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Third Wheel (other)
Third wheel, a term for someone who is superfluous, may refer to: Film and television * ''The Third Wheel'' (film), a 2002 American romantic comedy * "Third Wheel" (How I Met Your Mother), a 2007 TV episode * "Third Wheel" (''Mickey Mouse''), a 2014 TV episode * "The Third Wheel" (''The O.C.''), a 2004 TV episode * "The Third Wheel" (''That '70s Show''), a 2001 TV episode Other uses *'' Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel'', the seventh book of the ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' series * "Third Wheel", a 1990 song by the Servants from '' Disinterest'' * "Third Wheel", a 2022 song by Zoe Wees See also * Fifth wheel (other) * Superfluous (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
