Quick answer: based (informal) — based: praiseworthy despite being unpopular or controversial. Meanwhile, bestagon (informal) — bestagon: superior hexagonal shape among polygons.
1. based ↗
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based: praiseworthy despite being unpopular or controversial.
When it fits: Choose this wording when the meaning above fits what you intend to say. Give the reader enough surrounding context to follow the example; if clarity matters more than the shorthand, use the plain-English wording instead.
When to avoid: Avoid assuming that a label reveals somebody’s motives or private behavior. If you are unsure how your words will be understood, explain the situation directly and ask a clarifying question rather than relying on the expression alone.
“His comment was based because it challenged the mainstream narrative and sparked a heated debate among the forum members.”
In plain English: His comment was praiseworthy despite being unpopular or controversial because it challenged the mainstream narrative and sparked a heated debate among the forum members.
2. bestagon ↗
Category: Internet essentials
Register: informal
Regions: Online
bestagon: superior hexagonal shape among polygons.
When it fits: Choose this wording when the meaning above fits what you intend to say. Give the reader enough surrounding context to follow the example; if clarity matters more than the shorthand, use the plain-English wording instead.
When to avoid: Avoid assuming that a label reveals somebody’s motives or private behavior. If you are unsure how your words will be understood, explain the situation directly and ask a clarifying question rather than relying on the expression alone.
“When reviewing the new game board, I called the central piece a bestagon because its design was flawless.”
In plain English: When reviewing the new game board, I called the central piece a superior hexagonal shape among polygons because its design was flawless.
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