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Adjective that explains a variable (e.g. curve in a diagram) is growing slightly exponential
I am writing some sentences describing the diagram below. From my perspective, the GDP resembles a bit like a curve (exponentially growing) rather than roughly a straight line.
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Is there a name for phrases like "faint of heart" or "fleet of foot"?
I've noticed that English seems to have a set of adjectival phrases like "faint of heart", "fleet of foot", "narrow of mind", or "strong of will" of the form {...
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Permutation as an adjective?
"My studies showcase special emphasis on cumulative recursive [permutative?] effects of one's hydration, nutrition, self-image, and general cognitive ability."
Basically, each of the four items ...
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What do we call an adjective made of a verb?
What do we call adjectives formed from verbs? For example:
Lost is an adjective made from lose,
Forgotten is an adjective made from forget,
Broken is an adjective made from break.
What is the ...
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