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What does it mean for something to be "so-called"? [closed]
What does it mean if someone says,
This is the so-called [noun]
or
This is the so-called "[noun]"
What is the purpose of the addition of so-called? Are these sentences neutral or has ...
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Trying to help but ending up causing more harm than good [duplicate]
I'm writing a paper on Romeo and Juliet and how Frair Lawrence and the Nurse are to blame for Romeo and Juliet's deaths and I'm looking for a word. I've looked at other posts but I just see the same ...
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Reason, Discourse and Language
Reason (as in the cognitive skill, human property, logic latu sensu, thought) is translated in Greek as Λόγος.
But Λογος is also the ability and the skill of persons to speak, write and word their ...
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What is the word for someone who doesn’t follow the laws and governmental powers of their country [duplicate]
I’m currently trying to find the word one would describe a person that does not follow the governmental structure and laws of their country.
My example is the views some native maori people of NZ have ...
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Epithet, Stylistic Device
Can you please tell me whether in the following sentence the naked light is an epithet or not, thanks in advance.
I lived by night and shunned the naked light of day.
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What are the words for people who cause trouble believing they know better?
Update: There is a similar question, and I am thankful for pointing this out, as I found it interesting and useful to read answers to that question, yet my question is different: I am talking about ...
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What's a word to describe something that is "non-English?"
I was trying to write a sentence in which I referred to films produced in non-English-speaking countries in languages other than the English language, but with English subtitles added to them:
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I want know the use of the term "disgusting", and its nuance
(I do not speak English well. Sorry.)
In South Korea, the word "Disgust/Disgusting" are essential words for high school examination and college scholastic ability test.
So, many Korean students know ...
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A word or term for: "in another person's body"
What would be the word or term to describe a person who found themselves in another living person's body or the name of the process that put them there?
I've recently had a couple of experiences ...
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Another word/way to describe "Core Self"
I'm looking for another word/description that describes the part of yourself that feels like the core to your soul. The part of yourself that speaks your sincere truth. Other examples (or similar to) ...
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A word to describe "the act of asking a dangerous question" in a search for the truth
I am looking for a word or phrase to describe the act of discovering truth by asking questions, in the sense that Einstein meant when he said:
If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life ...
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English word or longer expression that means "meet someone where they are."
I love the meaning, but I am tired of the phrase "[to] meet someone where they are." This phrase is synonymous with social work and many helping professions, so I hear it at least a few times a month. ...
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Words or phrases that describe a person who knows the answer to a problem but is not believed
I'm trying to find either a word or a phrase that describes a person who knows the answer to a problem or problems but is never believed, even though the person is actually correct.
The nearest I can ...
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What is the adjective for this kind of presentation of data?
For example, one can state
Jane is a student. She is 20 years old. Jane likes swimming and reading. Jane's closest friends are Carmen, Mia and Alison.
Otherwise, this can be stated as
Name: ...
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Does "wobble" sound negative?
I'm launching a project which I want to make big as possible. I want to find a name, but I'm not looking for any real meanings. This project is a web tool (Javascript prototype & API) so I want to ...
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