In the movie ‘V for Vendetta’ you have for example (bold part): Evey: Who are you? V. : Who? Who is but the form following the function of what and what I am is a man in a mask. Evey: Well I can see that. V. : Of course you can, I’m not questioning your … Read more
The current version of a sentence I’m writing has the structure: Computing [such and such] is the most computationally expensive part of [algorithm]. At the moment, I cannot think of a better phrase to replace “computationally expensive”. I know it is legitimate to say this (“computationally expensive” has been published numerous times). However, it sounds … Read more
I’m making a database, establishing the fields where data is entered. The database stores a list of school systems that our company has worked with. So there’s a field for the year we started working with them; but I’m drawing a blank as to how to summarize that in a small phrase. Is there a … Read more
Please help me with next: Which kind of sentence is more correct: a. We decided to present you Jim, Department Manager of Sam, as a contact person for … b. We decided to present you Jim, Department Manager which employs Sam, as a contact person for … Answer Neither of those sentences sounds quite right. … Read more
I was aware of this and this stackexchange post discuss the same. There is no prepone in English. Ok, then how do I say Our meeting is preponed in correct way? What is the correct word/phrase for prepone? Answer Our meeting has been brought forward. Our meeting has been rescheduled for an earlier time. I … Read more
There is phrase that I really liked and was quite articulate, but I can’t think of it. This is in response to a debate when analyzing one’s position or paradigm. Other ways: crucial fallacy serious mistake flagrant error pivotal blunder grave misunderstanding critical misconception Answer Perhaps: dire mistake fatal flaw Or if not, I guess … Read more
Is there a term for a catchy tune that stays in your head after you hear it? The Germans call it an earworm. Answer I have never heard of a single word, but the phrase “stuck in your head” comes to mind. AttributionSource : Link , Question Author : Evan , Answer Author : pkaeding
I occasionally use “retarded” when chastising myself or other friends. I know it’s not Politically Correct, but am I only allowed to say stupid? How long before we can’t say that anymore? Other words like “ignorant” don’t work well because well, I don’t like that word because it’s misunderstood (even though it works well for … Read more
