Cosine
"Cos" most commonly refers to the cosine trigonometric function, representing the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse in a right triangle. It is also widely used as an informal abbreviation for "because" (chiefly British) and denotes business terms like cost of sales or certificate of sponsorship.
Usage Examples & Meanings:
- Mathematics (Cosine): Used in trigonometry to find angles or side lengths ().
- Informal Language (Because): Used in text or casual conversation, e.g., "I went home early 'cos I was tired".
- Business/Accounting (Cost of Sales):Represents direct costs of goods sold, often abbreviated in financial analysis.
- Immigration (Certificate of Sponsorship): Used in UK visa applications to refer to the required documentation from a sponsor.
- Agriculture (Cos Lettuce): A variety of crisp, long-leaf lettuce often used in salads (also called Romaine).
Synonyms & Related Terms:
- Because: 'cause, cuz, since, as.
- Cosine: Trig function, cos ratio, adjacent over hypotenuse.
- Cost of Sales: Cost of goods sold (COGS), direct costs.
- Lettuce: Romaine, cos lettuce.
Cosplay
Cosplay, short for "costume play,"
is a performance art and hobby where participants (cosplayers) wear
costumes and accessories to represent specific characters from manga,
anime, video games, film, or TV. Beyond just dressing up, it involves
embodying the character through acting, poses, and social interaction,
often at conventions or online.
Usage Examples & Context
- Conventions: Attending events like Comic-Con or anime conventions in costume.
- Photoshoots: Creating or dressing in character attire to take photos/videos for social media.
- Skits/Performances: Engaging in "masquerade" competitions by acting out scenes.
- Character Representation: Dressing as a personal favorite character to express fandom, such as General Okoye from Black Panther.
Synonyms & Related Terms
- Costuming: Often used for the practice in Western contexts prior to the adoption of "cosplay," particularly at science fiction conventions.
- Costume Play: The original term from which cosplay is derived.
- Roleplay: Reflects the acting component of embodying a character.
- Dressing up: A general, less formal term for wearing costumes.
Key Aspects of Cosplay
- Origin: Coined in Japan in 1984, combining "costume" and "play".
- Creation: Many cosplayers create their own costumes, props, and makeup.
- Community: A social activity often built around sharing techniques and admiration for source material.
- "Cosplay is not Consent": A vital community principle emphasizing that wearing a costume does not give others permission to touch or harass the wearer.
