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Meaning of “originating” in the context
In the computer science, the program is processed as a sequence of commands which is called "control flow". At some point, it branches and a different branch of code is processed.
In an article I ...
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What is the difference between “Distribution Worker” and “Distributing Worker”?
I cannot differentiate when I should use a noun like "distribution" as an adjective to another noun, or when should I use an "-ing" participle as an adjective. Could you please clarify the differences ...
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Difference between “hypnotic” and “hypnotizing”
Is there a difference between hypnotic and hypnotizing? I believe they are synonyms but I think of hypnotic as being more metaphorical, and hypnotizing as being used, at least sometimes, as a clinical ...
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Why is it “rough-looking” instead of “roughly looking”?
I’ve noticed recently that certain constructions with present active participles (meaning, -ing forms acting adjectivally) prefer to be modified by adjectives rather than by adverbs.
For example, ...
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Meaning of “intriguing” in the following sentence
Reading comprehension is one of the most important parts of any management entrance examination and a bit intriguing as well.
Does it mean:
Challenging?
Interesting?
Provocative?
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