performant

UK /pəˈfɔːmənt/ US /pɚˈfɔɹmənt/
adj 3noun 1

Definitions

adj

1

Of or relating to performance.

A ballet visibly stresses the performant function even though, traditionally, it also claims to communicate some meaning. In sports, the performant function dominates more openly; but, in a symbiotic relation, it derives much of its vitality from a grafted referential function that operates through cultural signs. [...] As a rule, however, the performant function, when it is supported by truly impressive circus performances, tends to monopolize the audience's attention.

2

Performing well; Capable of or characterized by a high or excellent level of performance or efficiency.

The inhabitants commonly use pacing Naggs, singularly performant in travaille, and easily kept in good case.

Nevertheless, it should be realized that most of the trials were conducted with poorly performant neutron installations (similar to old 200 kV X-ray units).

3

Performing well; Capable of or characterized by a high or excellent level of performance or efficiency.

The program ALGOLOG is highly performant: it generated 259 linear subproblems, instead of 2²³.

Recently, a pure view-based object recognition approach was proposed, that is surprisingly performant.

noun

1

Someone who performs something, such as a ritual; a performer.

As my heart bears me full witness with what unalloyed satisfaction I should have seen this last duty in your hands or in D. Giddy's, so I feel myself permitted to avow the pain, yea, the sense of shame, with which I contemplate Dr. Stock as the performant.

That there is considerable drollery and fun in the work, alike of the pencil and the pen in this morceau, it were idle to deny. That the performant [Henry Louis Stephens] wields both with not a little freedom, nimbleness and ease, is obvious on inspection.

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