- nouns - Difference between theorem and theory - English Language . . .
Theory provides ways to explain, perceive, measure, calculate, and explore a subject A theorem is a conclusion derived from accepted truths, which may include some theories Both theory and theorem are based on axioms, logic, and reasoning A theorem, as a conclusion, can usually be proven or disproven unambiguously
- Difference between to posit and to postulate
Both words are formal and their definition are quite equal; in some learners' dictionary they're even identical postulate posit: to suggest (something, such as an idea or theory) especially in order to start a discussion Based on COCA both words are commonly used with theory but postulate is the appropriate word for Khazzoom–Brookes postulate
- meaning - What is the definition of definition? - English Language . . .
A weak, vague, useless, or wrong definition is still a definition Not entirely unlike a rotten apple is still an apple, and a car low on gas, with two flat tires, and no engine is still a car "An apple is a fruit" is a definition "A car is an apple" is a definition –
- Whats the difference between an aphorism and a maxim?
An 'aphorism' is very similar to a 'maxim' and is essentially, too, a terse saying embodying a general truth, such as 'Time is money' or 'People need people' 'Axiom' and 'aphorism' derive from the Greek words meaning respectively 'requisite' and 'definition' 'Maxim' originates from the Latin phrase maxima propositio (greatest proposition)
- Use of -wise in phrases or words - English Language Usage Stack . . .
I think a better definition of clockwise is 'the direction that the hands of an analog clock move ' Often generalized to movement to the right This also helps to explain counter-clockwise = move in the opposite direction to clockwise, or generally move to the left –
- What is it called when something is described by what it isnt?
A corollary to this idea, and in some ways the opposite, is when something is defined by as itself A lot of times you will find this in bad dictionaries when the definition of a word refers to a word whose definition refers to the original word I am wondering if there is a word to describe this phenomenon
- Principal vs owner - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
The Principal of the company will hold legal responsibility, will own a portion, or could own all of the company As a sole proprietorship that may mean the only legal person in which can sign the document The Legal Definition of Principal, For Legal purposes: Law a a person who employs another to act as his agent
- hypothetically speaking vs theoretically speaking
Theory (θεωρία) could be defined as a sum of general principles that help us systemize a given field of knowledge or activity Hypothesis (ὑπόθεσις, modernized: υπόθεση) is essentially an assumption : an "if this and that" type of clause that provides a starting point for a logical argument or, somewhat loosely speaking
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