pitching dangerously to one side | a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable |
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical | a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning |
a slight but noticeable partiality | a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal |
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie |
a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances | a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true |
| a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement |
| (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program |