Dempeus
Example: Els enginyers van inspeccionar el pont dempeus després del terratrèmol.
Definition
"Dempeus" in engineering refers to the state of a structure or object being upright, standing, or vertical, especially after an event like an earthquake. For example, engineers inspected the bridge that remained "dempeus" after the earthquake, confirming its stability and safety.
Etymology
The word "dempeus" comes from the Catalan language, combining 'de' meaning 'of' or 'from' and 'peus' meaning 'feet.' Literally, it translates to 'on feet' or 'standing,' reflecting the idea of something being upright or standing firm. Did you know? Its literal imagery of standing on one's feet perfectly captures the concept of stability.
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"Dempeus" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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