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Pertaining to written evidence; contained or certified in writing.

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Existent 84% connected

Having being or existence; existing; being; occurring now; taking place.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Existent 84% connected

Having being or existence; existing; being; occurring now; taking place.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Real 84% connected

A small Spanish silver coin; also, a denomination of money of account, formerly the unit of the Spanish monetary system.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Real 84% connected

A small Spanish silver coin; also, a denomination of money of account, formerly the unit of the Spanish monetary system.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Broader term 4

Film 76% connected

A thin skin; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity; hence, any thin, slight covering.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Flick 76% connected

To whip lightly or with a quick jerk; to flap; as, to flick a horse; to flick the dirt from boots.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Pic 76% connected

A Turkish cloth measure, varying from 18 to 28 inches.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Picture 76% connected

The art of painting; representation by painting.

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Document 74% connected

That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Document 74% connected

That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pertains to 1

Document 66% connected

That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Documental 92% connected

Of or pertaining to instruction.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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