음절의 무게를 결정하며 언어의 리듬이나 강세의 기초가 되는 음운론적 단위.
A unit in phonology that determines syllable weight, which in some languages determines stress or timing.
예문:
"Japanese is often described as a mora-timed language rather than a syllable-timed one."
"In phonology, a heavy syllable typically consists of two moras."
정량적 운율에서 단음절이 차지하는 최소 시간 단위.
The minimal unit of metrical time in quantitative verse, equivalent to the duration of a short syllable.
예문:
"Classical Greek poetry uses the mora as a basic measure for its rhythmic structure."
"A long syllable is generally considered to be equal to two moras in quantitative meter."
법적 의무의 이행이나 계약 수행에서의 부당한 지체 또는 불이행.
An undue delay in fulfilling a legal obligation or performing a contract.
예문:
"The creditor claimed damages due to the debtor's mora in delivering the goods."
"Mora solvendi refers specifically to the delay on the part of the obligor."
상대방이 내민 손가락의 수를 맞히는 이탈리아의 전통 손가락 놀이.
A traditional Italian hand game where players show a number of fingers and call out a guess for the total sum.
예문:
"The men gathered in the tavern to play a loud and energetic game of mora."
"Mora requires quick reflexes and the ability to predict your opponent's move."