Interestingly, the word already existed as far back as 1681, and originally meant: Peculiarity of constitution; that temperament, or state of constitution, which is peculiar to a person; idiosyncrasy. So it was basically an alternative form to "idiosyncrasy" and was just re-appropriat...

In the manga/anime world you sometimes come across panes that show some of the characters of a certain manga or anime series arranged into columns. Here are some examples: Bleach Gotei 13 Bleach Main Characters Steins;Gate Characters Is there a technical term for such panes? The closest word ...

That-a-way is of British origin and dates from the mid-17th century. Here's an example from a footnote to Richard Brome's "A Jovial Crew; or, The Merry Beggars" in The ancient British Drama (1810): 28 Skise out this away, and skise out that away. — I should suppose we ought to read "...

I guess “optional plural” is the correct term. I’m referring to things like It can be found at the following location(s). Please pick up your ticket(s). But how do I do that to a word that ends in ‑y? Take category for example: “category(s)” doesn’t seem correct, because categorys is a miss...

In the book, English Grammar & Composition BY WREN & MARTIN there is a rule for the use of indefinite article. It says "The definite article the is used Before names of things unique of their kind; as, The sun, the sky, the ocean, the sea, the earth. I want know that in what way or how...