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Between partially and largely
I want to say that
This chapter is based partially on [a paper I coauthored]
but "partially" doesn't feel right because the overlap is maybe 60%.
But
This chapter is based largely on [a ...
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Appropriate Synonym for 'accelerated' in thesis title [closed]
I have the following thesis title:
On the acceleration of X Methods: superfast Y Solver for Z
My thesis goal and reached objective is "Improving X and using it into Y, which becomes very fast".
I ...
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Adverb form of "outlier"
I'm looking for an adverb form or synonym of the word "outlier." An example of usage:
This datapoint is _____ positive.
I've thought of disproportionately, but that word carries additional ...
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Looking for an *adverb* along the lines of limp/inanimate/dead
I think I've got a word in mind but it's not coming to me. The sentence in question revolves around an unconscious character's head "lolling from side to side" as he's carried across a room. I was ...
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Word for "complementing each other, while showing an increase in intensity"
I have 2 sentences. The sentences are:
In college, I wrote a simple calendar program. Concurrently, 2 years on, I am working on developing a complex universal calendar system.
Here, I want "...
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Single word for "working without details" [closed]
I'm looking for one word that expresses lack of information, lack of knowledge and lack of guidance. The word is an adverb.
It could be used in a sentence like so:
He was working on a project ...
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Which adverb implies supreme confidence, falling just shy of arrogance?
When he participated in debates and round table discussions, Christopher Hitchens spoke with supreme confidence.
I'd like to replace with supreme confidence with an adverb that implies supreme ...
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