MathPlus's definitions

Pisector

Someone who tries to subdivide an angle into π parts using only a pair of compasses and an unmarked ruler.

Just as the trisectors of yesteryear tried to prove the impossible, pisectors are hell-bent to achieving their goal, hoping that their proofs would bring them mathematical fame or immortality—when being dubbed a “mathematical crank” feels less bitter than being a nobody or fading in obscurity.

by MathPlus February 7, 2021

CRE8TIVE MATH

Exploring the beauty, ubiquity, and utility of the number 8 on earth—in disciplines like math, science, art, philosophy, religion, and literature—in heaven, and in hell.

Some cre8tive math questions are:

What is half of 8? 0, 3, or 4?
What color is the number 8?
How are eight and infinity related?
Why do spiders and scorpions have 8 legs?

Why are superstitious Chinese fond of the digit 8?
What is the spiritual significance of the number 8 in the Bible?
What are some common traits for people born with the digital root 8?

by MathPlus February 8, 2021

Vaccine Differentiation

When developed countries discreetly or discriminately inoculate their citizens and permanent residents with dear vaccines produced in the West, while reserving the cheaper half-trialed doses made in the East for their foreign workers or migrants—a “proof” that not all vaccines are treated equal.

Foreign-born doctors and nurses working in Asia and the Middle East blame the governments for practicing vaccine differentiation vis-à-vis their blue-collar or migrant compatriots.

by MathPlus February 9, 2021

déjà coup

A feeling of having witnessed Trump’s present impeachment before, who incited his diehard supporters-turned-terrorists on January 6, 2021 to help him illegally extend his White House stay for another faux more years.

Other than the audience having zero access to the Pinocchio-in-Chief’s racist and white supremacist tweets, there is a sense of déjà coup at his second impeachment trial, and a feeling of moral bankruptcy plaguing the majority of the GOP members, who are hell-bent to acquit him in spite of his treasonous act.

by MathPlus February 10, 2021

Asshøle

An ex-jerk who has since repented of his narcissistic, racist, supremacist, or terroristic behaviors, which were committed via condescension, corruption, collusion, insurrection, or treason.

The ex-president, whom millions around the world are shocked why he’s not been locked up yet for his coup attempt to remain in power, has shown zero remorse for his treasonous acts—he’s far from being declared an asshøle.

by MathPlus February 12, 2021

Corentine

Valentine’s Day during the coronavirus crisis. When singles worldwide feel less heart-broken or lonely that Covid-19 would prevent couples from going and dining out—the coronavirus is such a great leveler even on love matters, when it spares a thought for the unattached.

This Corentine, a number of food and flower businesses might just go under, or when most unmarried couples would reluctantly have to e-dine via Zoom.

by MathPlus February 12, 2021

Trumpolatry

Also known as “Trump idolatry.” The worship or idolization of Donald J. Trump by millions of blue-collar workers and white evangelicals, not to say, white supremacists and terrorists, who see him as their “political savior”; and the fake respect for him by morally corrupt lawmakers, who daren’t oppose him lest their reelection prospects are dashed.

Trumpolatry may be likened to the American equivalent of the deification of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, when oft-radicalized followers or diehard supporters would faithfully carry the orders of their “anointed” leader.

by MathPlus February 12, 2021