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Yves Barbion Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
The xyz parameter vs. the parameter xyz?
Hi group
Which do you prefer (and why):
[a] The xyz parameter shows ... (xyz is a premodifier)
The parameter xyz shows ... (xyz is a postmodifier)
Thanks
Yves
Which do you prefer (and why):
[a] The xyz parameter shows ... (xyz is a premodifier)
The parameter xyz shows ... (xyz is a postmodifier)
Thanks
Yves
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There is nothing on which to base a preference; you have provided no context whatsoever. Some adjectives can only premodify; others can only postmodify.
- There is nothing on which to base a preference; you have provided no context whatsoever.
- Some adjectives can only premodify; others can only postmodify.
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There is nothing on which to base a preference; you have provided no context whatsoever. Some adjectives can only premodify; others can only postmodify.
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My preference depends on the name of the parameter, which you've just called "xyz".
If the parameter name is a word, descriptive of the meaning or significance of the parameter, then I would use the first form. For example, "The width parameter indicates ..." or "The duration parameter ..." or even "The exp parameter ..." (exp might be short for "exponent" in computer programming, where t
If the parameter name is a word, descriptive of the meaning or significance of the parameter, then I would use the first form. For example, "The width parameter indicates ..." or "The duration parameter ..." or even "The exp parameter ..." (exp might be short for "exponent" in computer programming, where t
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