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Either

/ˈiː.ðər/ or /ˈaɪ.ðər/pronoun / adjective / adverb
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Either is a word that typically refers to one of two people, things, or options, emphasizing a choice between alternatives. It adds nuance in modern contexts by sometimes implying exclusivity in decisions, like in logic or everyday dilemmas, or inclusivity depending on the sentence structure, making it a handy tool for clear communication in both casual and formal settings.

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In the realm of logic and philosophy, 'either...or' statements form the basis of disjunction in Boolean algebra, which powers everything from search engines to AI decision-making; for instance, Google processes over 8.5 billion searches a day using similar binary logic rooted in this simple word.

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