If not
If not adverb - Perhaps; indicating possibility of being more remarkable (greater or better or sooner) than.
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Synonyms for If not
Lacking and if not are semantically related. in other than topic. In some cases you can use "Lacking" instead a preposition phrase "If not".
Lacking
Lacking adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.
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A Pikachu in Love gives us Pichi, a rather hyperactive Pikachu who, if not for her much nicer disposition and lacking of reality warping powers, could be mistaken for the Pikachu equivalent of Haruhi.
Source: Genki Girl - Despite lacking a lot of raw power, creative use of their abilities allow long-ranged Stand users to threaten the heroes every bit as effectively, if not more so, than short-ranged fighters who get up close and personal.
Source: Weak, but Skilled -
The Stanford Prison Experiment appeared to demonstrate that any prison has the potential to turn into this: guards, if not held accountable for their actions, become abusive; prisoners, lacking other means of fighting back, become passive-aggressive and prone to riots.
Source: Hellhole Prison
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