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Modeling Language Glyphs
Appropriate
Response
January 22, 1997 |
Each component of the model is represented by a glyph, the
name of the component and a definition, the meaning of the symbolism behind
the glyph and a representation of the glyph that you can use in quick sketching,
or shorthand notation.
Appropriate Response
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| Glyph |
Etymology |
Symbology |
Quick
Glyph |
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EFFICACIOUS: The power or capacity
to produce the desired effect. Ability to achieve results. To execute,
make; perform, work out. To effect. |
Target (shield): invoking one's identity in
the hour of peril for defense¹
Arrow: the light of supreme power¹ |
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PROPER SCOPE: Breadth or opportunity
to function. The area covered by a given activity or subject. Watcher,
goal, aim. |
Triskeles: a solar symbol said to correspond
to the three solar moments: the rising, the zenith, the setting; swift
movement¹
Circle: universe¹ |
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TRUE TO NATURE: The forces or processes
of the physical world, generally personified as a female being. The
order, disposition and essence of all entities composing the physical
universe. The aggregate of a person's instincts, penchants and preferences.
To be born, birth. |
Spiral in Circle: spiral of potential energy;
seed of the universe²
Plant: an image of life; expression of the manifestation of
the cosmos and the birth of all forms¹ |
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ANTICIPATORY: To feel or realize before
hand; foresee. To act in advance so as to prevent; prejudice; forestall.
To foresee and fulfill in advance. To cause to happen in advance; accelerate.
To take before. |
Radar screen: ability to look ahead, to predict
the future so that a response may be made |
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SELF-CORRECTING: To provide with knowledge
or training. To discipline, train or develop. To bring up. |
Balance: Equilibrium, inner harmony and results;
intercommunication¹ |
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SUSTAINABLE: To provide with knowledge
or training. To discipline, train or develop. To bring up. |
Recycling: Ability to sustain through reuse;
survival based on efficiency and weaving all segments of a value web
into a whole |
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Definitions are paraphrased
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language New College Edition,
1976
Symbolism is taken from either Carl G. Liungman's
Dictionary of Symbols² or J.E. Cirlot's A Dictionary of Symbols¹
or a combination of both.
 
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