plenum

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 2 Latin 2.1 Adjective 3 Norwegian 3.1 Noun

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[edit] Etymology

Latin plenum, neuter of plenus ‘full’. (Influenced by Russian пленум ‘plenary session’.)

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /'pli:nəm/

[edit] Noun

plenum (plural plenums or plena)

1. A space that is completely filled with matter

   • 1974: He lay on the long stone slant down to the slapping waves, his denim shorts, sneakers, and socks under his head for a pillow, feeling the splendour of distance in all directions, the liquid silence, the plenum of aloneness. — Guy Davenport Tatlin!

2. A legislative meeting (especially of the Communist Party) in which all members are present
3. An enclosed space having greater than atmospheric pressure
4. The space above a false ceiling used for cables, ducts etc
5. (computing) A type of network cabling which satisfies plenum-ratings issued by the National Electrical Code. These cables are safer in case of a fire, producing less smoke and fumes.

[edit] Antonyms

• vacuum

[edit] Derived terms

• plenary

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plēnum

1. nominative neuter singular of plēnus
2. accusative masculine singular of plēnus
3. accusative neuter singular of plēnus
4. vocative neuter singular of plēnus

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[edit] Norwegian

[edit] Noun

plenum

1. A meeting where all members are present