descriptive

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Sometimes I also look up descriptive words I haven’t heard used on the Ranch.

From Literature

By quantifying that threshold, ALFA-K turns genome doubling from a descriptive observation into a predictable evolutionary event.

From Science Daily

It’s time to look beyond the alphabet for something more descriptive.

From Barron's

She paused to think of a name that was both descriptive and had an easy-to-pronounce acronym, always a great boon to any endeavor.

From Literature

"In short, investigating fanaticism is not merely descriptive -- it is developmentally informed prevention that protects public health and strengthens democratic cohesion. When we discuss fanaticism, the facts speak for themselves."

From Science Daily