6 definitions by Jonathan Bass
giving an item,object, or idea of value to someone or something in exchange for something that is of equal value, or vice versa. Though similar to equivalent exchange, Equal compensation is more economic then scientific or alchemical.
by Jonathan Bass February 23, 2008
by Jonathan Bass February 23, 2008
"A naturally foreordained event. A state in which other outcomes are impossible. A result which can only be obtained by a single causality, and all other causalities would necessarily create different results. So reads the Kodansha Japanese desk dictionary, second edition." - Yuko Ichihara, xxxHolic
by Jonathan Bass February 22, 2008
For any system to be considered a life form, it must meet the following criteria:
1. It must be able to react to its environment beyond simple physical properties
2. It must be able to regulate its internal environment (Homeostasis)
3. It must be able to maintain it self without outside instruction
4. It must require energy to operate
5. It must be able to, on a population level, reproduce
1. It must be able to react to its environment beyond simple physical properties
2. It must be able to regulate its internal environment (Homeostasis)
3. It must be able to maintain it self without outside instruction
4. It must require energy to operate
5. It must be able to, on a population level, reproduce
by Jonathan Bass February 27, 2008
1. - The Sorceress who runs a wish granting shot in Tokyo. Also known as the Space-Time Witch. Will grant any wish in exchange for 'equal compensation'. Commonly uses the term Hitsuzen
2. - A primary protagonist in the Series xxxHolic by CLAMP
2. - A primary protagonist in the Series xxxHolic by CLAMP
by Jonathan Bass February 23, 2008
by Jonathan Bass February 23, 2008