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The abbreviation i.e. stands for the Latin id est, which means “that is” or “in other words”. Use i.e. when rephrasing or giving clarifying information. It is generally supposed that there is no overlap between P and NP-Complete problems ( i.e. , that NP-Complete problems cannot be solved in polynomial time).
- P. / Pp
The abbreviations p. and pg. mean “page.”; pp. and pgs.mean...
- Scriptor
Expressions such as ”when it comes to” are useful for giving...
- Ibid
The abbreviation ibid is an abbreviation for the Latin word...
- E.G. and I.E
The two abbreviations e.g. and i.e. are easily confused with...
- P. / Pp
The best-selling Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms (formerly the Concise dictionary) provides clear, concise, and often witty definitions of the most troublesome literary terms from abjection to zeugma.
This glossary of literary terms is a list of definitions of terms and concepts used in the discussion, classification, analysis, and criticism of all types of literature, such as poetry, novels, and picture books, as well as of grammar, syntax, and language techniques.
1 sie 2015 · Acronyms are usually formed using the first letter (or letters) of each word in a phrase. When they are read, some are pronounced as if they are words (such as OPEC); others are read as letters (such as the UK).
Strictly speaking, an acronym is a word which has been formed from the initial letters of other words. The key word here is ‘word’. So, NATO is an acronym because the four letters are pronounced to form a word (pronounced as ‘Nay-Tow’) rather than being pronounced as separate letters (i.e. N-A-T-O).
Concise definitions, usage tips, and lots of examples for 136 literary devices and terms.
Let's start with a few definitions. An abbreviation is a shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase, such as appt for appointment, parens for parentheses, or lb for pound. Titles are also frequently abbreviated, such as Dr. (Doctor), Rev. (Reverend), and Prof. (Professor).
