Space time Quote by Nabokov Vladimir
““Space-time" - that hideous hybrid whose very hyphen looks phoney.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Art of Translation”, 1955
The term “space‑time” looks pretentious and artificial.
In simple terms: “Space‑time” feels like a fake hybrid term.
Critique jargon that obscures meaning.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- public discourse
- science communication
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we accept complex terms?
- How does jargon affect understanding?
Some may find the term useful despite its oddness.