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PaulTanenbaum
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Mathematician and computer scientist by training (with a minor in linguistics). Armchair student of languages and the social and physical sciences. Toss in trained vocalist as well as hobbyist baker of hearth breads and the like.

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30
The usage of "can not" vs. "cannot" in mathematics
Sep 19
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What is a term (or idiom) for someone who enters and exits without a request or order?
Sep 9
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Has the conception of prepositions broadened?
Aug 19
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7
Is “I bind round” correct to say?
Sep 5
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Difference in logical inevitability between therefore/thus/hence
Sep 9
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Is there an order to prepositional phrases?
Nov 25
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Word for 'eroded' with a positive connotation
Oct 12
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Why isn’t “this” a pronoun?
Sep 2
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"centennial" vs. "centurial" - describing periods of 100 years
Apr 26
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"I pray that this letter ___ your approval" - 'attains,' 'gains,' or 'obtains'?
Oct 22
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What does “nine bells” mean?
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Does "want to be" mean 'tending to be so' or 'having such inclination'?
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Why is there an indefinite article before the proper noun in "He lacked the analytic processing power of a Hamilton"?
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What's the difference between "might..." and "might potentially... "?
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"He" as the antecedent of a relative pronoun

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