:highly: [scientific computation] adv. The preferred modifier for
overstating an understatement. As in: `highly nonoptimal', the
worst possible way to do something; `highly nontrivial', either
impossible or requiring a major research project; `highly
nonlinear', completely erratic and unpredictable; `highly
nontechnical', drivel written for {luser}s, oversimplified to the
point of being misleading or incorrect (compare {drool-proof
paper}). In other computing cultures, postfixing of {in the
extreme} might be preferred.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
overstating an understatement. As in: `highly nonoptimal', the
worst possible way to do something; `highly nontrivial', either
impossible or requiring a major research project; `highly
nonlinear', completely erratic and unpredictable; `highly
nontechnical', drivel written for {luser}s, oversimplified to the
point of being misleading or incorrect (compare {drool-proof
paper}). In other computing cultures, postfixing of {in the
extreme} might be preferred.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
Related:
- highly adv.
[scientific computation] The preferred modifier
for overstating an understatement.
As in: `highly nonoptimal', the worst possible way... - in the extreme: adj. A preferred superlative suffix for many hackish
terms.
See, for example, `obscure in the extreme' under {obscure}... - in the extreme adj.
A preferred superlative suffix for many
hackish terms.
See, for example, `obscure in the extreme' under ... - asbestos: adj. Used as a modifier to anything intended to protect
one from {flame}s;
also in other highly {flame}-suggestive usages.... - This message written by Sandy.
A highly trained dolphin... - nontrivial: adj. Requiring real thought or significant computing
power.
Often used as an understated way of saying that a problem... - A Mogwai is simply a highly evolved
Tribble... - Captain,
this board seems highly illogical... - It's not impossible, just highly improbable.
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The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the...
