Jun 27, 2022 · Given the usual meaning of "demic" (relating to a certain population), and words that I could believe to be abbreviated to "demic" (pandemic, epidemic, etc.), don't really make much sense …

Apr 11, 2026 · "Whomst" is a word which has been used humorously since about 2016 as a fancier-sounding version of "whom". Wiktionary's definition says it also has an …

Dec 26, 2012 · Are there rules of usage when using the ampersand "&" instead of "and"? Are they completely interchangeable? The ampersand seems more casual, but I'm not sure.

Jan 11, 2018 · Q&A for linguists, etymologists, and serious English language enthusiasts

Why is the unit of measure placed before the value for currencies? Are there other measures where the unit precedes value?

Oct 11, 2023 · Can the word provenance be used in reference to a person, or should it only be used for objects? For example, would it be improper to ask someone for their provenance? Longman, and …

Corn became associated with the rectum due to the fact that corn is not easily digestible, and consequently shows up regularly in the stool. The hole whence such undigested corn emanates thus …

Sep 15, 2024 · The problem is that your assertions are either obvious or wrong Noon hours refer to the hours between 12PM and 4PM. This is wrong. "Noon hours" do not exist as a concept. Where did …

May 20, 2020 · How about perron? From The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Art Terms (1984): perron: a flight of steps, usually double, with a platform and a parapet, forming the approach to an …

Nov 4, 2011 · My initial thought is that over-exaggerated implies not only exaggerating, but exaggerating in a way that is excessive for the given context, or exaggerating to the point of absurdity. So, saying …