
Hyphens after the prefixes “non-” and “anti-” in mathematics
Is there a convention when to attach the prefixes non- and anti- to mathematical terms using a hyphen and when without? One uses non-zero but also noncommutative. Likewise for anti-. I …
non native english - Expressions that are not words, but sounds ...
5 Perhaps non-verbal interjection? There are a number of expressions in American English that approximate a not-quite-verbal expression for disapproval. tsk-tsk (when expressed as a a …
Is Nonnumbered a word? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Dec 24, 2016 · Is nonnumbered a word? My spell check let it slip by, and I can't find out why. Why is it wrong if it is wrong. Is there a conflict with the use of non and ed in the same word.
phrase requests - Alternative names for a non-religious, …
Mar 6, 2017 · Alternative names for a non-religious, anonymous game of "Secret Santa" Ask Question Asked 8 years, 9 months ago Modified 1 year, 6 months ago
What non-religious expressions can I use instead of "Thank God"?
Apr 26, 2016 · What non-religious expressions can I use instead of "Thank God"? [closed] Ask Question Asked 9 years, 7 months ago Modified 3 years, 11 months ago
Is "non-life-threatening" punctuated correctly with two hyphens?
The bound morpheme non is the negator for life-threatening here, so 'life-threatening' is more coherent. This does not come across with nonlife-threatening, which would seem to imply a …
synonyms - A non-gendered word for fishermen - English …
May 20, 2015 · Is there a non-gendered word for fishermen, that doesn't feel as self-conscious as fisherpersons or as folksy as fisherfolk?
Is there a better phrase that means "non-zero–sum game?"
Sep 19, 2012 · You used the dash in the wrong place: what you have written is a (non-zero)–sum game, which makes no sense. When you start with a hyphenated word, like zero-sum, than to …
single word requests - Non-pejorative synonym of "notoriety"
You could use the word prestige. 1 : standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion 2 : commanding position in people's minds This word carries a very positive …
When did 'virgin' start referring to non-alcoholic drinks
Dec 2, 2015 · Since there have been so many virginity questions here lately, I have another one. As a former bartender-type, I often hear the term virgin, when relating to non-alcoholic drinks. …