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/ˈhændˌweɪvi/ · adjective
(informal, of a demonstration, proof, or explanation) Missing important details or logical steps, perhaps instead appealing to laymen, common sense, tradition, intuition, or examples..
Use handwavy when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Handwavy means (informal, of a demonstration, proof, or explanation) Missing important details or logical steps, perhaps instead appealing to laymen, common sense, tradition, intuition, or examples..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use handwavy where its definition matches the intended context.
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