Presumed without analysis.
Self-evident, intuitively obvious.
Based on hypothesis and theory rather than experiment or empirical evidence.
Developed entirely from scratch, without deriving it from existing languages.
In a way based on theoretical deduction rather than empirical observation.
not thorough; superficial
still; with little or no movement on the surface
Even, smooth or level
not far away in space or time
of slender build
gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful
trifling; unimportant; insignificant
To act negligently or carelessly.
To treat with disdain or neglect, usually out of prejudice, hatred, or jealousy; to ignore disrespectfully.
To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.
To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.
To give lesser weight or importance to.
To throw heedlessly.
The act of ignoring or snubbing; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.