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Suffixation: Understanding Word Formation

Suffixation is a morphological process where a suffix is added to the end of a word stem to create a…

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Idiom

An idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be deduced from the literal meanings of its constituent words.…

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Common Noun

A common noun names a general person, place, thing, or idea. Unlike proper nouns, common nouns are not capitalized unless…

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Community Organization and Advocacy

Community organization and advocacy empower residents to identify needs, mobilize resources, and influence decisions. It fosters collective action for social…

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Pre-Optometry Studies

Pre-optometry is not a major but a course of study preparing students for optometry school. It emphasizes science coursework, critical…

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Tu Quoque Fallacy

The 'tu quoque' fallacy, meaning 'you too,' deflects criticism by accusing the accuser of hypocrisy. It avoids addressing the argument…

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Red Herring Fallacy

A red herring is an informal fallacy or rhetorical strategy used to divert attention from the main issue. It introduces…

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Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc: Understanding a Common Logical Fallacy

This logical fallacy, 'post hoc, ergo propter hoc,' mistakenly concludes that because one event follows another, the first event must…

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Iff: Understanding ‘If and Only If’

Iff, short for 'if and only if,' is a crucial logical connective indicating mutual implication. It establishes a biconditional relationship…

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Hasty Generalization Fallacy

A hasty generalization occurs when a conclusion is drawn from insufficient or biased evidence, essentially making a broad claim based…

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