incidental mention
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incidental mention — the use of a name by an author who demonstrates no intention of adopting or introducing it, but merely mentions it without comment on its suitability; this mention does not fulfill the requirements of the International Code of Zoological… … Dictionary of ichthyology
mention — [men′shən, men′chən] n. [ME mencion < OFr mention < L mentio < mens (gen. mentis), MIND] 1. a brief, often incidental, reference or statement 2. a citing for honor vt. 1. to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally; specify, as by … English World dictionary
mention — vb Mention, name, instance, specify are comparable when they mean to make clear or specific by referring to something explicitly. Mention indicates a calling attention to, usually by name where possible, sometimes by a brief, cursory, or… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
mention — mentionable, adj. mentioner, n. /men sheuhn/, v.t. 1. to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don t forget to mention her contribution to the project. 2. to cite formally for a meritorious act or achievement: He was mentioned in… … Universalium
mention — /ˈmɛnʃən / (say menshuhn) verb (t) 1. to refer briefly to; refer to by name incidentally; name, specify, or speak of. 2. to cite as for some meritorious act. –noun 3. a speaking of or mentioning; a reference, direct or incidental: a mention in a… …
mention — I. noun Etymology: Middle English mencioun, from Anglo French mencion, from Latin mention , mentio; akin to Latin meminisse to remember, ment , mens mind Date: 14th century 1. the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
mention — Synonyms and related words: Parthian shot, accolade, account, acknowledge, acquaint, acquaintance, address, address to, adduce, advert, advertise, advertise of, advise, affirmation, allegation, allude, allude to, allusion, animadvert on,… … Moby Thesaurus
mention — men•tion [[t]ˈmɛn ʃən[/t]] v. t. 1) to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of 2) to cite formally for a meritorious act or achievement 3) a brief or incidental reference; a mentioning 4) formal recognition for a meritorious act or… … From formal English to slang
mention — men·tion || menʃn n. direct or incidental reference; recognition of an achievement; brief mentioning v. remind of, indicate; refer to; hint at, allude to; recognize publicly … English contemporary dictionary
ZEALOTS AND SICARII — Introduction This article deals not only with the group of fighters for the freedom of Israel known from josephus as the Zealots, but includes in its survey other groups with similar aims, particularly the Sicarii. Judea differed from the other… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
