
Multivariant or Multivariate? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
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?
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 sum will hereby be …
Antonym of 'Boolean' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Sep 6, 2022 · There isn't an "antonym" because there are lots of other types of variable. "Number of seats" is integer valued. "Horsepower" and "length" are continuous. "Fuel type" is one of a limited …
"it seems" vs. "it seems that" [duplicate] - English Language & Usage ...
Take a look at this very similar question here on EL&U. Quoting the relevant answer from here- In terms of meaning, there is no difference between these sentences: It seems that they have not completed …
Origin of "jack sh*t" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Oct 7, 2011 · I guess your question is more about the jack part. In English a jack is by-name for a common person. In British English, jack is a very old (13th century) term to designate the average …
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 written, the …
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.
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 1581, coming from …
Forward vs Forwards - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
As an adverb, what is the difference between forward and forwards?
Can the idiom "It is high time" be used in formal writing?
Oct 11, 2018 · It is a perfectly fine construction to use, even in formal contexts. Some other examples from academic literature: It is high time we in marketing paid even more attention to the criteria for …