"Maximum" vs. "maximal" - English Language & Usage Stack …
What is the difference in usage between maximum and maximal? When would you use one or the other? Maximum can be a noun or an adjective: This is the maximum it can be set to. This is …
What is the difference between optimal and optimum?
Dec 6, 2011 · In parallel, the same applies to maximal and minimal values. In other words, a maximal value is essentially a local maximum; a minimal value is essentially a local minimum.
What are the rules for splitting words at the end of a line?
Oct 7, 2012 · Finally, if the above rules leave more than one acceptable break between syllables, use the Maximal Onset Principle: If there is a string of consonants between syllables, break …
How is the word "qua" used? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Jan 16, 2011 · Qua can usually be read as the word "as". It is an occasionally useful (and rarely used) link-word in English. I was just reading about qua in Fowler's (incl. the 3rd ed by …
What is the origin of "dibs"? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Feb 28, 2015 · Fumblefingers' comment points to two such sources of contamination in the present case. Another issue that may lead to misleading inferences is the existence of …
How many syllables are in the English language?
Nov 13, 2018 · To answer you question, according to that paper on that URL: How many unique phonemes single syllables are used in the English language? 15,831 I've visited that URL 5yrs …