What does for all intensive purposes mean?

โ€œFor all intensive purposesโ€ is an incorrect version of the phrase for all intents and purposes.

For all intents and purposes means that in practice, or in reality, one thing is the same as another (e.g., โ€œfor all intents and purposes, he was bankrupt, although he still had one hundred dollarsโ€).

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What is a synonym of for all intents and purposes?

For all intents and purposes is a phrase which means โ€œin effect.โ€ Some other synonyms are:

  • Essentially
  • Effectively
  • Practically speaking
  • Virtually
  • Practically
  • In essence

The less-common variant โ€œto all intents and purposesโ€ means the same thing. However, itโ€™s more commonly used in British English.

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What does โ€œmea maxima culpaโ€ mean?

Mea maxima culpa comes from Latin and means โ€œthrough my most grievous fault.โ€ It is a stronger version of mea culpa, which means โ€œ(through) my fault.โ€

Mea maxima culpa comes from a Roman Catholic prayer of confession and is the third, final, and strongest expression of guilt in the lines โ€œmea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.โ€ Mea maxima culpa is not usually used outside of a religious context, whereas you will find mea culpa more widely used.

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What does dually noted mean?

โ€œDually notedโ€ is an incorrect spelling of the expression duly noted. โ€œDuly notedโ€ signifies that something has been given appropriate consideration and taken into account.

โ€œDuly notedโ€ can be used on its own as a response (e.g., โ€œDuly notedโ€) or as part of a longer comment (e.g., โ€œYour comments have been duly notedโ€).

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Is duly noted formal?

Duly noted is most often found in formal, professional settings. It is a quick way of acknowledging that an opinion or idea has been expressed and taken note of.

When used informally, it can be meant sarcastically to signify the exact opposite and to say that you are dismissing the opinion.

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What is a synonym for duly noted?

These are some synonyms and near synonyms for duly noted:

  • Acknowledged
  • Understood
  • Point taken
  • Duly considered
  • Taken into consideration
  • Taken into account

Duly noted is usually used in formal or professional contexts, and can be used on its own as a short note (e.g., โ€œDuly notedโ€) or as part of a longer comment (e.g., โ€œYour suggestions have been duly notedโ€).

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What is a synonym for copacetic?

Copacetic is an adjective that is quite versatile in its meaning. It can mean โ€œsatisfactoryโ€ (e.g., โ€œThe arrangements for the party were copaceticโ€), or โ€œgoodโ€ (e.g., โ€œschool was out, the sun was shining, and everything was copaceticโ€).

Other synonyms include โ€œokay,โ€ โ€œin order,โ€ โ€œfine,โ€ and โ€œall right.โ€

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