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  1. Word for dramatically believing or espousing a theory based on …

    Dec 25, 2024 · I'm wondering if there's a word for the situation where someone who disbelieves or dismisses ideas with lots of strong evidence (apparently due to failing to meet their standard), …

  2. Is there a word like "evidence" that doesn't connote empiricism?

    and "Analogical Evidence": • Fairly strong or supportive evidence (of a sort) • Explanatory "modeling" of the target phenomenon by means of a comparison with an already understood, …

  3. etymology - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    What is the correct spelling of "X, schmX" to indicate dismissiveness (e.g., "evidence, schmevidence")? Ask Question Asked 13 years, 6 months ago Modified 8 years, 8 months ago

  4. What to call someone who falsely accuses you? [closed]

    To falsely accuse to deflect attention away from yourself onto another is to frame them. The person would be a framer. : to devise falsely (as a criminal charge) : to contrive the evidence …

  5. Another evidence - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Mar 25, 2020 · This is because evidence is a non-count noun, so you can't talk about "an evidence" or "another evidence". This was previously addressed in the question, "Is 'evidence' …

  6. Is the phrase "anecdotal evidence" an oxymoron?

    Jun 3, 2015 · (Wikipedia) Anecdotal evidence is used in contrast to scientific evidence. From wikipedia: The expression anecdotal evidence refers to evidence from anecdotes. In cases …

  7. what's the difference between "apparent", "evident" and "obvious"?

    In a sense such statements are weak assertions, but there is a negative strength due to the dubious overtones (you are expressing doubt). Intermediate is evident or evidently - these …

  8. Will (for certainty) and Going to (for evidence) [duplicate]

    According to my grammar, when we talk about predictions, "will" can be used when we are certain something is going to happen and "going to" for evidences. I think that when we are talking …

  9. Proof of concept or proof-of-concept, noun or adjective

    From the Oxford English Dictionary at OED: proof of concept n. evidence (usually deriving from an experiment or pilot project) demonstrating that a design concept, business idea, etc., is feasible...

  10. meaning - What are the differences between "assumption" and ...

    A presumption is made before the proper evidence or authority is manifest. Both a presumption and an assumption may be made at the same time and persist for the same time. As the OP's …