What do 'recombobulation' and 'binary' have in common? Well, at first you might think, not much, other than the fact that CJR recently wrote about both.
On further review, however, there may be a little more to the relationship. I've been discombobulated and I have to say, I believe it is a binary thing. Either you're combobulated or discombobulated. Based on personal experience (and a poor grasp of chemistry), I think it's something like being either solid or liquid. Frankly, I find it nearly impossible to be in both states at the same time.
Apparently, the Transportation Safety Administration now recognizes that collecting your carry-ons, shoes, and other assorted atoms and grouping them into a tighter bundle takes some time. And space. So there.
Recombobulation Takes Time. And Space. And Good Reporting.
So, for shedding light on the under-appreciated word combobulation, I thank CJR (and TSA).Now, back to binary. It seems a little odd that there can be so many meanings, don't you think? Does that mean two really isn't enough?
Think about it. And if you like words and wonderful writing (reporting, too) maybe consider supporting CJR.
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Speaking of words to love, remember sniglets? Since they appeared in the 1980s, they've been upgraded.
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