May 17, 2011 · The word stat is an abbreviation of the Latin word statim, which has the meaning "instantly/immediately". This usage was then generalized beyond the domain of prescriptions …

Jan 2, 2019 · The latest online (subscription-based) version of the Associated Press Stylebook says this: PUNCTUATION: Place one comma between the city and the state name, and …

Oct 13, 2015 · There are no special rules for capitalizing the word "state" in ordinary, non-technical English. It should be capitalized when at the start of a sentence, or when it is part of …

May 18, 2018 · I've always been told that verbs can show action and state of being . Can anyone of you folks tell me what a state of being is ?

Feb 17, 2011 · Can anyone explain what the difference between status and state is when I talk about the condition or situation of an object? Here's what I got from Longman English …

I think this is a question of elegance, rather than correctness. Starting a sentence with "however" works fine - but in every case I've encountered, putting it in the middle adds punch. Take the …

I am completing a final assignment for a statistics course, and need a single word to describe age, height, weight and BMI (body mass index). The best I've been able to come up with so far are …

Jun 5, 2018 · Explain the different interpretations possible from the following ambiguous statement: I can't tell you how much I enjoyed meeting your brother.

Nov 20, 2014 · I am currently twirling around in circles trying to find this word. I've heard it used before, and I want to use it in something I am writing, but I can't remember it. On the tip of my …

Jan 9, 2021 · The single question you need to ask is "Are you and American?" An American is one who, if not born here comes here and accedes to the rules to be a citizen, particularly to …