Common misuse of words.
Decimate means reduce by 1/10 not almost completely destroy.
Exponential growth. The variable has to be in the exponent if it’s a constant exponent that is polynomial growth.
Gaslighting isn’t just lying. It’s making someone belive that they can’t trust their own memories or experiences so they believe you despite evidence to the contrary.
Common misuse of words. Decimate means reduce by 1/10 not almost completely destroy. Exponential growth. The variable has to be in the exponent if it’s a constant exponent that is polynomial growth. Gaslighting isn’t just lying. It’s making someone belive that they can’t trust their own memories or experiences so they believe you despite evidence to the contrary.
When I read it, I agree with you - but when I say decimate, it sure sounds like it should mean near total destruction.
Using “decimate” to mean “completely destroy” is not a misuse of the word. The word’s meaning has simply changed.
exactly. plus it makes sense, there’s no reason why decimate can’t mean reduce to one tenth.