Rest
Rest (== Template:IPA
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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Rest is a state of inactivity, relaxation, or sleep that is essential for the body's physical and mental well-being. The term is derived from the Old English ræst, rest which means "rest, bed, intermission."
Definition
Rest is a condition in which the body is not active and the mind is calm. It is a state of decreased physical activity and mental alertness, which allows the body to renew and rejuvenate itself. Rest can also refer to sleep, which is a naturally recurring state of mind and body characterized by altered consciousness and relatively inhibited sensory activity.
Importance of Rest
Rest is crucial for the body's health and well-being. It allows the body to heal and repair itself, and it also helps to reduce stress and improve mental health. Lack of rest can lead to a variety of health problems, including fatigue, decreased immune function, and mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Related Terms
- Sleep: A naturally recurring state of mind and body characterized by altered consciousness and relatively inhibited sensory activity.
- Relaxation: The state of being free from tension and anxiety.
- Fatigue: A state of extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.
- Stress: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.
- Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
- Anxiety: A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rest
- Wikipedia's article - Rest
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski