For example, the Arabic letters transliterated as and have the same basic shape, but has one dot below,, and has two dots above,.

Chains of abstractions can therefore be constructed moving from neural impulses arising from sensory perception to basic abstractions such as color or shape to experiential abstractions such as a specific cat to semantic abstractions such as the " idea " of a CAT to classes of objects such as " mammals " and even categories such as " object " as opposed to " action ".

The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885.

A cone ( from the Greek κῶνος, Latin conus ) is a basic geometrical shape.

The second digit is either 0 or 1, with 0 representing a normal somersault, and 1 signifying a " flying " variation of the basic movement ( i. e. the first half somersault is performed in the straight position, and then the pike or tuck shape is assumed ).

Intuitively, it records information about the basic shape, or holes, of the topological space.

Kant's work contained basic tensions that would continue to shape German thought – and indeed all of European philosophy – well into the 20th century.

With the advent of modern plastics, the amount of skill required to get the basic shape accurately shown for any given subject was lessened, making it easier for people of all ages to begin assembling replicas in varying scales.

Harpsichords vary in size and shape, but all have the same basic functional arrangement.

Since then, the basic shape of both the men ’ s and women ’ s kimono has remained essentially unchanged.

Though most kiwifruit are easily recognized as Kiwi ( due to basic shape ) their fruit is quite variable.

Joseph Campbell defined myths as having four basic functions: the Mystical Function — experiencing the awe of the universe ; the Cosmological Function — explaining the shape of the universe ; the Sociological Function — supporting and validating a certain social order ; and the Pedagogical Function — how to live a human lifetime under any circumstances.

The basic premise of Mage: The Ascension is that everyone has the capacity, at some level, to shape reality.

However, the method of cooking these sheets of dough does not correspond to our modern definition of either a fresh or dry pasta product, which only had similar basic ingredients and perhaps the shape.

Both modified production cars ( ranging from lightly modified cars with only extra safety equipment to heavily modified cars that retain only the basic shape of the original vehicle ) and designed-from-scratch " formula " and " sports racer " cars can be used in club racing.

Each group is then subdivided according to the actual hand shape, and then subdivided again according to the plane the hand is in ( vertical, then horizontal ), then again according to the basic orientation of the hand ( palm, side, back ).

The organelle has no basic shape or size ; its structure varies according to the needs of the cell.

However, there are significant areas of disagreement over the shape of any final agreement and also regarding the level of credibility each side sees in the other in upholding basic commitments.

The precise shape of the loom and its mechanics may vary, but the basic function is the same.

In Persian mythology, Simurgh ( Persian: سيمرغ, Middle Persian: senmurv ) was a winged creature in the basic shape of a peacock, gigantic enough to carry off an elephant or a whale, but also endued with the head of a dog and the claws of a lion.

The basic shape of Homer's head is described by director Mark Kirkland as a tube-shaped coffee can with a salad bowl on top.

For example, the objects in A in the figure are all immediately recognized as the same basic shape, which are immediately distinguishable from the forms in B.

Urban citizens are increasingly deprived of the power to shape the basic conditions of daily life.

All conformed to the same basic shape, straight gun tubes with no adorning bands or clefts.

The sculptor then adds clay to the armature to give the basic weight and shape that is desired.

However, his subject matter and basic themes have remained surprisingly consistent, and these, together with certain key poetic images, may be traced through all his work, including the new jazz experiments.

But except for a vague adherence to the basic storyline -- i.e., that Ruth remained with Naomi and finally wound up with Boaz -- the film version has little to do with the Bible.

The basic design remained unchanged for centuries, with the most significant changes being to the overall proportions, and a move from wooden stocks to those of iron.

Translucent Bakelite jewelry, poker chips and other gaming items such as chess sets were also introduced in the 1940s under the Prystal Corporation name, however, its basic chemical composition remained the same.

Drums are the world's oldest and most ubiquitous musical instruments, and the basic design has remained virtually unchanged for thousands of years.

Although the production techniques have changed, many successful acts since the 1970s have retained the basic disco beat and mentality, and dance clubs have remained popular.

The Karzai administration along with international donors have remained committed to improving access to these basic necessities by prioritizing infrastructure development, education, housing development, jobs programs, medical care, and economic reform.

The designs of these forges have varied over time, but whether the fuel is coal, coke or charcoal the basic design has remained the same.

The basic plough with coulter, ploughshare and mouldboard remained in use for a millennium.

These basic principles have undergone modification as societies, and cultures have changed, yet remained surprisingly uniform.

From the time of Gaius Marius onwards, legionaries received 225 denarii a year ( equal to 900 Sestertii ); this basic rate remained unchanged until Domitian, who increased it to 300 denarii.

The Viking Age saw again a more standardized production, but the basic design remained indebted to the spatha.

Freestyle skating remained healthy throughout this period, with pioneers such as Rodney Mullen inventing many of the basic tricks that would become the foundation of modern street skating, such as the " Impossible " and the " kickflip ".

In the 19th and 20th centuries CE, new movements such as Reform Judaism and Conservative Judaism have made adaptations to the practice of Torah reading, but the basic pattern of Torah reading has usually remained the same:

Some films from this period have remained among the most well known in all of German cinema, however, a testament to the creative power of the artists who made them using the most basic of early film technology.

Despite some modifications the basic structure of the zarzuela remained the same: dialogue scenes, songs, choruses, and comic scenes generally performed by two actor-singers.

The basic Chevrolet small-block V-8 design has remained in continuous production since its debut in 1955, longer than any other mass-produced engine in the world, although current versions share few if any parts interchangeable with the original.

While certain court functions remained formal by necessity, the Emperor and Empress nevertheless presided over many basic changes in court life.

This had been preceded by the Harvester Judgment ( 1907 ), establishing the basic wage ( a living wage ); while this earlier case was overturned, it remained influential.

It has existed in many variants, but the basic style has remained recognizable.

The final link to the local loop remained the same with digital signalling ( ISDN ) and analogue signalling for basic telephony ( also known as POTS in the industry ).

White and navy blue have remained as the club's basic colours ever since.

During the Dark Ages, prosthetics remained quite basic in form.

The basic logo and jersey design have remained constant since then.