Dry pasta VS Fresh pasta (home made as well as store bought)

Me neither.

I take it as a given only grownup members here participate in the discussions.

The term Al dente pasta is only used when addressing the classic Italian pasta dishes made in a frying pan or a sauter pan.

The term Al dente pasta is never used when addressing pasta dishes partly or fully submerged into liquids nor when it comes to ravioli, gnocchi and the likes