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Noxian denotes a [[headmate]]'s origin as being related to sleep or dreams in some way, intended as a large umbrella term | '''Noxian''' denotes a [[headmate]]'s origin as being related to sleep or dreams in some way, intended as a large umbrella term. | ||
It could be used be a noun (i.e., "being a noxian'") or an adjective (i.e., "of noxian origin"). | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Wool System coined Noxian. The word's etymology comes from Latin ''[[wikt:Nox#Latin|nox]],'' meaning "the personification of night". | The Wool System coined Noxian. The word's etymology comes from Latin ''[[wikt:Nox#Latin|nox]],'' meaning "the personification of night". | ||
== Related Terms == | |||
Noxian encompasses [[Nightroject|nightrojects]] (and [[noctostrata]] in general), [[dreagenic]], and other specifically-sleeping-at-night labels. It's not to be confused with [[Maladaptive Daydreaming Disorder|MaDD or neuronarrating]] terminology, like [[dreamway|dreamway systems]] or [[parative|paratives]]. | |||
[[Category:Terms that apply to headmates]] | [[Category:Terms that apply to headmates]] | ||
[[Category:Terms that apply to systems]] | [[Category:Terms that apply to systems]] | ||
[[Category:Terms that may be used as adjectives]] | [[Category:Terms that may be used as adjectives]] | ||
[[Category:Terms that may be used as nouns]] | [[Category:Terms that may be used as nouns]] | ||
Revision as of 16:53, 13 May 2021
| noxian ( n., adj.) | |
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| Synonyms | dreagenic (adj.), dreamtive (n.), dreaject (n.), dreamtroject (n.), somtive (n.) |
| Applies to | systems, headmates |
| Coiner | Wool System |
Noxian denotes a headmate's origin as being related to sleep or dreams in some way, intended as a large umbrella term.
It could be used be a noun (i.e., "being a noxian'") or an adjective (i.e., "of noxian origin").
History
The Wool System coined Noxian. The word's etymology comes from Latin nox, meaning "the personification of night".
Related Terms
Noxian encompasses nightrojects (and noctostrata in general), dreagenic, and other specifically-sleeping-at-night labels. It's not to be confused with MaDD or neuronarrating terminology, like dreamway systems or paratives.
