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This tag is for questions related to definitions and nuances of meaning of a word or phrase.
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Meaning of the verb to change when it is used in a properly intransitive way and not simply ...
I am not actually understanding the difference in meaning. I was always presuming that the reflexive pronoun was left implicit and was ommited. …
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Reason, Discourse and Language
translate thoughts, reason and Λόγος in the first sense, into words and language, the ability to give thoughts a form an external or intelligible substance)
Would we use Reason in English for the second meaning …
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Teach + Uncommon Object
After I asked a question on Psychology and Neuroscience SE, some confusion arose over my use of the phrase 'to teach a disorder'
I was told that 'to teach a disorder' is a poor choice of words when t …
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Logical disjunction and English Language
In Logic Or signals a Logical disjuction it means an inclusive OR.
I get into trouble when saying OR and mean inclusive OR.
Is the person Black or Male?
I usually get this considered a "wrong" ques …
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What is the difference in nuance of amiable and affable?
Both come from Latin.
The noun amicus(friend) from amo(I love)
The verb affor(to address) from ad + for(to speak to)
I am pretty sure etymologically amiable should be much more warm, pleasant and f …
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Usage of Distribution and alternatives/synonyms
I want to use the word Distribution as it is used normally in the English language in a text where Distribution refers (also?) to the technical (Statistical) term. How can I do so while also marking t …
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Master vs Mister
Would it be grammatical and idiomatic to use master instead of mister or would people think I am mocking them and therefore I am disrespectful? I have no problem sounding Oxonian or being verbose but …
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