cin
Keywords: mathematics
| Pronunciation (IPA): | t͡ʃin |
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| Part of Speech: | modifier |
| Class: | manner |
| Forms: | cin, cinyn |
| Glosses: | even (number), symmetrical, proportional, good, approved, cool |
Description:
The modifier 'cin' means even, as in an even number, and also has connotations of symmetry or proportionality, possibly borrowed from English. The term form 'cinyn' means something like 'evenness' or 'symmetry'.
In casual speech, 'cin' is a pretty drable slang term for good or an expression of approval, much like the perennial 'cool' in English