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PROPHECY

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The Latin word vaticinĭum came to our language as a prediction . It is an omen , a foreboding , a forecast or a prophecy . For example: "According to the journalist's prediction, the pro-government candidate will prevail in the ballot" , "The economists' predictions for the second semester are not very optimistic" , "My prediction was fulfilled! Uncle Héctor was late again ” . Predictions can be comments that are made without much analysis or logical support . In this case, they are predictions made in an informal context: "My prediction is that I will beat you three to zero: I am unbeatable playing the PlayStation" , "I am going to prepare a delicious dinner and show you that your prediction about my culinary skills It was wrong ” , “ Enough predictions: let's hope the draw begins and then we will know who will be the winner ” . Occasionally, predictions are associated with mystical or supernatural powers . It ...

PLINTH

 Originating from the Latin socculus , plinth is a word that makes it possible to refer, among other things, to the body or lower edge of a work that allows the foundation to be raised to the same level. The term is also used in other areas of architecture, to name the frieze or skirting board (that is, the strip or partition that is installed in the part of the walls closest to the floor to protect them from blows or with an aesthetic sense) and to the part of a pedestal that is part of the base. As a frieze, the plinth can be made of wood or ceramic . It is usually painted the same color as the floor or wall in question to provide visual harmony. The most important thing when installing a skirting board is that its measurement is accurate and that it matches the needs of the wall. There are also radiant baseboards , which function as a heating system, act as a thermal barrier and help prevent the emergence of moisture on the walls. For geology , a base is a plain or plateau tha...