a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable | a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy |
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | a portable container for carrying several objects |
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal | a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home |
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie | bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow |
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true | (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers |
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | the housing or outer covering of something |
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program | the enclosing frame around a door or window opening |
| an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part |
| the actual state of things |
| nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence |
| a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument |
| a problem requiring investigation |
| a specific size and style of type within a type family |
| an occurrence of something |
| a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation |
| a person requiring professional services |
| a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) |
| the quantity contained in a case |
| a special set of circumstances |
| a specific state of mind that is temporary |