
Which is more proper "rarest" or "most rare"?
Nov 17, 2020 · In the following usage, which is the correct form for the superlative of the adjective "rare"? "the rarest on Earth" or "the most rare on Earth"?
Why's 'Cellar door' the most beautiful English word/ phrase?
May 20, 2020 · Recently I've had a few people mention that the phrase Cellar door is beautiful. I don't see what makes this so - it's not anything ironic like "driveway" or "parkway" so what makes this so …
expressions - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jul 10, 2023 · She’s found: an antique piece of serving ware–I think it was a pie slicer or cheese knife that was the rarest part of a set, rare pyrex dishes, an original Holly Hobbie doll, a jar of buttons that …
What are the percentages of the parts of speech in English?
Jan 21, 2012 · What are the percentages of the parts of speech in English? For instance, what percent of English is comprised of nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.? I have done an extensive web search using …
The origin of 'water breaking' during pregnancy
Feb 16, 2025 · Indeed the earliest-occurring term, amnios, the OED assigns to its frequency band 2, its second to rarest classification. That means it remains extremely rare. The OED estimates that it …
Is there a list of syllables contained in US English?
Apr 17, 2012 · I'm trying to find a list of all syllables (ideally just syllables that appear at the start of words in english). Any suggestions?
Is there a word spelled with a silent B at the start?
Jul 30, 2018 · I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is unclear what you are asking. Additionally if you are merely asking whether there are English words that start with a silent B, then …
Synonym for "slice and dice" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Feb 13, 2019 · Can anyone provide me with a more professional way of saying "slice and dice"? For example, "This new interactive report allows you to slice and dice information regarding your clients"
What is the origin for meaning of "Wild-card"?
Hindus believe that if they die here, there is an automatic upgrade to heaven, no matter what the sin committed on earth. It is amazing how god provides this wild-card entry at death. I perceived the …
Etymology for "petrichor" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jan 22, 2015 · It's common knowledge that the (Greek) gods drank nectar and ate ambrosia, but I've never heard that their ichor had a noteworthy odor—or that the gods exuded it on any but the rarest …