forme abitative discontinue
English translation: temporary dwellings/structures
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| 4 | temporary dwellings/structures |
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| 3 | nomadic settlements |
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nomadic settlements Explanation: possible? -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 7 mins (2008-09-02 15:36:20 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- abitative = residential |
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temporary dwellings/structures Explanation: vs. a permanent dwelling/residence, assuming that by "discontinuous " they mean not continual/not permanent instead of "incongruous" (that vary in shape, size, diversified, inconsistent) - see the definition below: more text would help :o) in·con·gru·ous Audio Help /ɪnˈkɒŋgruəs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[in-kong-groo-uhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective 1. out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior. 2. not harmonious in character; inconsonant; lacking harmony of parts: an incongruous mixture of architectural styles. 3. inconsistent: actions that were incongruous with their professed principles. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 8 hrs (2008-09-03 00:28:22 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- If they live..and work in the streets, they are technically "homeless" or "Transients". A dwelling place means WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This dwelling noun housing that someone is living in; "he built a modest dwelling near the pond"; "they raise money to provide homes for the homeless" abitazione/dimora in Italian (disctionary.com) American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This tran·si·ent Audio Help (trān'zē-ənt, -zhənt, -shənt) Pronunciation Key adj. Passing with time; transitory: "the transient beauty of youth" (Lydia M. Child). Remaining in a place only a brief time: transient laborers. |
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