"Majority" is defined as the larger part of something. Is the

If it is the largest, it may not be the majority if there are three or more parts. If something is 40%, while two other things are 30% apiece, it''s the largest, but it does not

2024 Jan 24

In mathematics, when referring to pure numbers is largest or

When referring to a list of number is largest or biggest correct? For example, I want to find the biggest number in an array. Or should it be the largest number. Finally, would either biggest or

2026 Feb 28

"Largest snake to ever live discovered in an Indian mine." VS

This is a title from a scientific magazine about how various animals lived on earth thousands of years ago. Here is the title: Largest snake to ever live discovered in an Indian

2025 Feb 18

phrase usage

It might be used for the largest, but it is quite an obscure word - Merriam-Webster restricts its use to elections. In your case with less than 50%, the best option is a superlative

2025 Aug 25

phrases

In "the single largest factor", "single" is technically redundant, save for excluding the possibility of joint winners. When used (by someone who understands the language) it''s

2026 Feb 23

The largest, greatest, highest or biggest number of

The largest, greatest, highest or biggest number of . . Ask Question Asked 7 years, 2 months ago Modified 7 years, 2 months ago

2025 Oct 14

grammar

Would it be ok to say "from smaller to larger" or do I have to say "from smallest to largest" E.g., I''m using the batteries from smallest/smaller to largest/larger capacity.

2024 Apr 30

Is it fine to use "the second largest" when comparing 3 things

What if there were only 3 cities, A, B, and C, where now we could use the word "intermediate". 1,000 people live in city A. 2,000 people live in city B. 3,000 people live in city

2025 Feb 17

What is the difference between "largest" and "biggest"?

What is the largest lake in the world? Compare this to ''the biggest lake''. To my mind, the largest is the one with the greatest surface area, the biggest may have a smaller surface area but be

2025 Dec 19

mathematics

a) 7 is the smallest and 9 is the greatest number or b) 7 is the smallest and 9 is the largest number The research so far indicates that both terms largest and greatest are used

2025 Aug 22

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