There are many words used in A Whole New Mind, that may be confusing. Here are some of the words and their definitions to help better understand your reading.
Transendent- extending or lying beyond the limits of ordinary experience
Aesthetics- a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste and with the creation and appreciation of beauty
Renaissance- a movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity
Austere- stern and cold in appearance or manner
Design- to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan
Story- the intrigue or plot of a narrative or dramatic work
Symphony- something that in its harmonious complexity or variety suggests a symphonic composition
Empathy- the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
Play- the conduct, course, or action of a game
Meaning- something meant or intended
Asia- continent of the eastern hemisphere N of equator forming a single landmass with Europe
Automation- controlled operation of an apparatus, process, or system by mechanical or electronic devices that take the place of human labor
Abundance- an ample quantity
Thanks to Mirriam Webter Online for the definitions www.m-w.com
Transendent- extending or lying beyond the limits of ordinary experience
Aesthetics- a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste and with the creation and appreciation of beauty
Renaissance- a movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity
Austere- stern and cold in appearance or manner
Design- to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan
Story- the intrigue or plot of a narrative or dramatic work
Symphony- something that in its harmonious complexity or variety suggests a symphonic composition
Empathy- the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
Play- the conduct, course, or action of a game
Meaning- something meant or intended
Asia- continent of the eastern hemisphere N of equator forming a single landmass with Europe
Automation- controlled operation of an apparatus, process, or system by mechanical or electronic devices that take the place of human labor
Abundance- an ample quantity
Thanks to Mirriam Webter Online for the definitions
www.m-w.com