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Ad hoc is a Latin phrase meaning literally ' for this '.In English, it typically signifies a solution designed for a specific purpose, problem, or task rather than a generalized solution adaptable to collateral instances (compare with a priori).
Hoc or HOC may refer to: . Head of Chancery; Hellenic Olympic Committee, one of the oldest National Olympic Committees; Hoc (Beowulf), a Danish King from Beowulf Hoc (programming language), a calculator and programming language
Meaning [1] Latin (or Neo-Latin) origin [1] a.c. before meals: a.d., ad, AD right ear auris dextra a.m., am, AM morning: ante meridiem: nocte every night Omne Nocte
MLWN – mean low water neaps; MLWS – mean low water springs; mm – millimetre (SI unit) MM – prefix designating a number in millions (thousand-thousand) MMbod – million barrels of oil per day; MMboe – million barrels of oil equivalent; MMboed – million barrels of oil equivalent per day; MMbpd – million barrels per day
Hocus-pocus is a reference to the actions of magicians, often as the stereotypical magic words spoken when bringing about some sort of change. It was once a common term for a magician, juggler, or other similar entertainers.
Clogs are exceptionally comfortable for standing because the wide toe box and structured heel mean toes can wiggle and heels can slide up and down, all while the foot is super supported by a very ...
The form of the post hoc fallacy is expressed as follows: . A occurred, then B occurred.; Therefore, A caused B. When B is undesirable, this pattern is often combined with the formal fallacy of denying the antecedent, assuming the logical inverse holds: believing that avoiding A will prevent B.
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