Jun 7, 2016 · Both normalcy and normality have the definition of "the state of being normal." From Wiktionary: Normalcy - "The state of being normal; the fact of being normal; normality." Normality - …

Sep 27, 2013 · Does anyone use 'normalcy'? It is ridiculed in Britain as an American affectation, especially since there is a time-honoured word which means exactly the same thing i.e 'normality'.

Dec 9, 2021 · I think @DjinTonic is being facetious; the line is "a spoonful of sugar". I can't recall "modicum" ever being used for solid physical objects (though perhaps I haven't heard it enough). I …

Dec 6, 2010 · Pale in this idiom comes from Latin pālus 'stake'; it means a fencepost, and by ordinary extension it also means the fence itselt, and the area it contains or delimits. So beyond the pale just …

Aug 21, 2010 · As others have mentioned, most dictionaries (including the OED) list plug-in as appropriate. I'd seriously shy away from calling plugin incorrect—I mean, just look how many hits you …

Apr 10, 2019 · According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary: hereby Adverb by this means Examples of hereby in a Sentence: I hereby declare the Olympic Games officially open. The sum will hereby be …

May 6, 2013 · As reported by the NOAD in a note about the usage of used: There is sometimes confusion over whether to use the form used to or use to, which has arisen largely because the …

Jan 27, 2020 · I've just watched all six episodes of the BBC historical drama "The Trial of Christine Keeler". It was marvellous for the way it presented London life of the 1960s - the lovely old cars, the …

Mar 13, 2011 · E.g. is short for exempli gratia, and is in common use to introduce an example within a sentence. Submit a sample of academic writing, e.g., a dissertation chapter. However, some authors …

Oct 1, 2016 · This is on the assumption that the scene's sense of normalcy is brought forth by it being an everyday thing for the participating persons. If you are trying to describe a writer that wants the …