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  1. prepositions - Is it "described in" or "described on"? - English ...

    Mar 20, 2014 · When used alongside the word 'described', the preposition 'in' would be the equivalent of either 'via' or 'inside'. So, in the example you've given, the correct answer is 'in', because the …

  2. Word for Thing Being Described? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Jul 5, 2015 · The descriptor is the term that describes something. Is there a word for that which is being described? Many English words exist that have this "affected-affector" relationship. For example, it ex...

  3. word choice - "Describe with" vs. "describe by" - English Language ...

    May 30, 2015 · However, this case is different: The input is best described by an exponential function. You were correct in using by here. However, in this case it's crucial that this is passive voice (with the …

  4. Is there a single word or short-phrase for: Something ugly or horrific ...

    Feb 18, 2023 · Is there a single word or short-phrase for: Something ugly or horrific described perfectly Ask Question Asked 2 years, 9 months ago Modified 2 years, 9 months ago

  5. adjectives - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jul 27, 2024 · Members of the group referred to themselves as Luddites, self-described followers of "Ned Ludd", a mythical weaver whose name was used as a pseudonym in threatening letters to mill …

  6. grammaticality - Which is correct: "the below information" or "the ...

    I frequently see statements that refer to something later in the text that use a phrase such as "the below information". Is it more correct instead to say "the information below" (or "the following

  7. phrase requests - Is there a word to describe one who distils complex ...

    Jan 31, 2025 · I’m looking for a word or short phrase that can be used as an adjective to describe a person who does, or the act of doing, something that could match one of the following descriptions: …

  8. Can a graduating class be described as the "15th Batch"?

    Jun 4, 2023 · Is it correct to describe a group of students who has graduated from school as "15th Batch". It seems that the group has spent 15 years in the school. I saw the phrase on an …

  9. expressions - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Sep 5, 2021 · What is it called when you use one, very specific example/description which implicitly includes lots of other things, for example when you are describing a person? I'm not talking about a …

  10. Adjective that means ‘having agency’ - English Language & Usage ...

    Oct 6, 2022 · I’m looking for an adjective that means the person described has the power to choose their own actions, rather than being someone else’s puppet. Potent is the closest I’ve come but it’s not …