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  2. "exhibition" vs. "exposition" vs. "exhibit" in AmEng

    english.stackexchange.com/questions/315090

    Both "exhibit" and "exposition" are marked as Americanisms by Adrienne's English-French Dictionary, Ed. 1991. EXPOSITION. A public show or exhibition (M-W) Bertha, by this time a writer and critic, had attended an exposition in Cologne where she had seen Gropius's work enthusiastically received. Gustav Mahler: A Life in Crisis. Werkbund ...

  3. exposition--meaning - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    ell.stackexchange.com/questions/268828/exposition-meaning

    Cambridge secondarily says that an exposition is a show, convention, expo. With a shoresh of expose, meaning show, exposition is explaining (to show and persuade) and presenting a gala show. In the first, it means an opening or an introduction to something. In the second, it means a clear and full explanation of an idea or theory.

  4. "Exhibition" or "exhibit" - English Language & Usage Stack...

    english.stackexchange.com/questions/40439

    An exhibition is a large-scale display, such as a fair, an exposition, or an art showing. One or more paintings by one artist might be an exhibit in an exhibition of modern art. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms (1984), which treats exhibition and exhibit as members of a group of kindred nouns that also includes show , exposition , and ...

  5. "hypothetically speaking" vs "theoretically speaking"

    english.stackexchange.com/questions/140465/hypothetically-speaking-vs...

    "Theoretically speaking," and its more scientifically correct cousin "hypothetically speaking," are used to introduce an informal idea or question, often one that might seem silly or out of place, in order to open debate on the matter or get people thinking, or to answer with a best guess based on some domain knowledge: “Theoretically speaking, what if we used frog DNA to fill in dinosaurs ...

  6. What's the difference between "reason" and "rationale"?

    english.stackexchange.com/questions/600882/whats-the-difference-between-reason...

    I'm trying to understand the difference in meaning between reason and rationale. For example, They cut off our water supply, but didn't give us their (reason/rationale).

  7. Difference between "to posit" and "to postulate"

    english.stackexchange.com/questions/83267/difference-between-to-posit-and-to...

    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.

  8. What are the differences between a proverb, adage, aphorism,...

    english.stackexchange.com/questions/73199

    A ‘definition’ or concise statement of a principle in any science (OED) This is essentially used to refer to a definition in science or any other technical education. Adage: A maxim handed down from antiquity (OED) Any principle bequeathed from the past is an adage. Proverb: A short pithy saying in common and recognized use (OED)

  9. What is the difference between exception and exemption?

    english.stackexchange.com/questions/415129

    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 identical. An exemption is an exclusion from the consequences of a rule, while an exception is an exclusion from the rule itself. The following definitions support this ...

  10. word usage - When to use "alright" and when to use "okay"? -...

    ell.stackexchange.com/questions/67312/when-to-use-alright-and-when-to-use-okay

    There are at least two ways these terms can be used: 1) They can be used to indicate assent: For example: We need some more eggs to make the soufflé.

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