The BMJ

When I use a word . . . On the origins of medical words

In English medical vocabulary Greek words, Latin words, and hybrid combinations contribute about 76% of the total. In ...

What does the word ‘polemical’ mean? If the debate is getting heated, here’s what to know

The word “polemical” means expressing or constituting a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about something ...
The American SpectatorOpinion

The Democrats Are Unwell — Not Trump

Well of course they would say this. And for a reason.  Politically speaking, President Trump has taken the Democrats to the ...
The RobesonianOpinion

Hood: Defining terms can shape political debate

To the extent you can define the terms of a debate, you can influence the outcome of that debate. The story of Epicurus ...
The Columbian

Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 words to ‘Collegiate’ dictionary

NEW YORK — Word nerd alert: Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over ...
WCCB

Merriam-Webster adds over 5K words to “Collegiate” dictionary

NEW YORK (AP) — Word nerd alert: Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds ...
Roll Call

Trump’s words could trip up any prosecutions against political foes

President Donald Trump’s own recent words and actions could end up undermining any criminal cases that he has encouraged against several of his political foes, some legal experts say. The Republican ...
Greek City Times

Greek-Australian Singer Vassy Withdraws from Russian-Hosted Intervision Song Contest Amid ‘Political Pressure’

Greek-Australian singer Vasiliki Karagiorgos, professionally known as Vassy, has pulled out of the Russian-hosted Intervision song contest at the last minute, amid claims from organisers that she ...