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  1. Multivariant or Multivariate? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Sep 10, 2013 · When testing performance or the output of different combinations of elements against one another - is it correct to say it's a "multivariant" test? Or is it a "multivariate" test?

  2. Word for a certain metaphor, a state of confusion in a human …

    5 days ago · I am translating a book from Romanian to English. There is a word in the former language that denotes a state of confusion in a human being which could be translated as …

  3. Correct use of "hereby" on a formal letter [closed]

    Apr 10, 2019 · According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary: hereby Adverb by this means Examples of hereby in a Sentence: I hereby declare the Olympic Games officially open. The …

  4. Differences between slang words for breasts

    Apr 14, 2025 · What is the difference between “tits” and “boobs”? P.S. I'm not sure if this question is appropriate but as English is not my native language I really would love to know the difference.

  5. Is the title of a course capitalized if it has no specific name?

    Oct 10, 2019 · American history is my favorite subject. American History, with Professor Clarke, is my favorite class. Note: these kinds of sentences can be ambiguous when spoken, but when …

  6. Word for someone who pays attention to details

    Mar 30, 2013 · I know I've seen a word that describes a person who has a high perception of details (for example, seeing specific information in a log file), but I can't recall it now. Insights?

  7. Why is "math" always pluralized in British English but singular in ...

    Feb 9, 2011 · There's a lot of debate about which is right (!), but not much about why there's a difference - good question. I found this: The word Mathematics was first used in English in …

  8. A word for knowing the truth but not wanting to believe it

    Nov 17, 2015 · Going by the question in the body, willful ignorance or willful denial if it is willful and cognitive dissonance as a logical fallacy.

  9. What is the difference between exception and exemption?

    Oct 21, 2017 · The difference between execption and exemption is one of those Zen-like things akin to the difference between zero and null. They are used differently, but their effect appears …

  10. Proportion vs. portion - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 2, 2018 · I already looked them up in dictionaries, but I can't understand the meanings completely. They said: Proportion is a derived term of portion. As nouns the difference …