etymology - What is the origin of "Pointed Question"? - English ...
May 15, 2017 · 5 From the definition of pointed, we know that "pointed question" is something like: "A "sharp", piercing, or directed question". And "pointed question" has been in English since, …
Difference between "question" and "query" - English Language
What is the difference between a question and a query? It seems that in certain circumstances, the words are interchangeable: I have one further question. I have one further query. But, other
Did they "ask" or "pose" a question? - English Language & Usage …
4 To pose a question is to raise a question, to bring attention to a problem. It does not have to be directed to a specific person and cannot always be answered immediately. To ask a question …
What does "proverbial" mean? - English Language & Usage Stack …
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What's the difference between "general" and "generic"?
Apr 30, 2014 · General is the opposite of special. General and special refer to the applicability of a fact. For example, Einstein's General Theory of Relativity applies to all physical situations, but …
"The point is moot" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jan 3, 2013 · The ancestral meaning, regarding moot court, may still be in use in some places, but I will focus on the other definition. Definition: moot point (plural moot points) An issue that …
What does 'nuance' mean and how do I use it in sentences?
7 WS2's answer provides the definition and offers appropriate examples, but perhaps some further explanation might give some insight into how "nuance" is used. Two singers might sing …
Difference between 'Redundant' and 'Superfluous'
Mar 31, 2013 · Unnecessary repetition is the definition of redundant. I cited three references to support the statement. There are secondary definitions that indicate redundant is synonymous …
What's the difference between pronunciation and enunciation?
I can't tell from this what the specific difference is. When is it correct to say someone's pronunciation is off versus when their enunciation is off? Merriam Webster's definition defines …
adjectives - Opposite of a rhetorical question - English Language ...
Jun 3, 2021 · So to me the most commonly occuring concept which 'question' refers to is in a sense opposite to the concept of 'rhetorical question'. Then outside of the context of rhetorical …