Entry: diagnate (adj.)
In context: "...this diagnate infinite of infinities of choice and execution..."
Definition: A neologism. Thoughts?
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I was wondering the same myself. Possibly meant as diーagnate, possibly refering to the joining of his and Incadenza's tennis philosophies？ Or merely the allied nature of all the possible responses spiralling out toward infimity in his head. Though I lean toward referencing the relationship between him and Incadenza given that agnate refers to male limeage, specifically father and son.
ReplyDeleteGreat interpretation(s) Anonymous. Very much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteDescended equally from the two players, "self and opponent."
ReplyDeleteAn infinity fathered by the two infinities of choice and execution contained in the two players.
Deletedi - two
Deleteagnate - descendant from
'Descended equally from the two players, "self and opponent.' puts it beautifully
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ReplyDeleteOr, simply, having to do with diagonals? Since tennis shots are more or less diagonal, tennis being a game of angles?
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