The phrase refers to a function X, and a variable or a set of variables Y. For instance "velocity in function of time", which would mean you have calculated a graph, and time is the variable. Though, in this …

Apr 12, 2011 · From Strunk and White: To compare to is to point out or imply resemblances between objects regarded as essentially of a different order; To compare with is mainly to point out differences …

Aug 29, 2011 · What is the difference between the usage of without and with no? For example, without sound and with no sound.

Sep 27, 2013 · Don't you think notion might work, too? If one can say, "I second that proposal," or "I second that idea," then I suppose "I second that notion" would be acceptable, too. From Time …

Feb 3, 2026 · The singular would have to be "Tree without a root", but the plural is more natural, since most trees need many roots to hold them upright in the ground. (We do sometimes refer to 'the root …

Aug 3, 2018 · Is it OK? If you want to make a good impression on your potential customers, I suggest you avoid such words. They are almost meaningless without a lot of further explanation. To some …

May 4, 2019 · The second apostrophe is generally left out for aesthetic reasons, but yes, that’s it. Or shouldna If you prefer. Whether it’s ‘proper English’ depends entirely on whose definition of what’s …

Mar 5, 2013 · Before World War II the word "holocaust" referred most often to a huge inferno. Who first used the term to describe the Nazi murder of 6 million Jews? When and where?

Feb 20, 2018 · ie. Filtering a list of events by venue, or filtering a list of events according to the venue Thank you. EDIT: I always used by as in a direct translation from French filtrer par; according to …

Feb 22, 2025 · What is the proper word/term for a group of people who line up in two lines to form some kind of a corridor for other people to pass between the two?