Aug 25, 2011 · The OED writes that daemon is simply an alternate spelling for demon. However, Wikipedia writes that the two are subtly different: The words daemon and daimon are Latinized …

In this interesting history, which is the actual description of the origin of this use from Professor Corbato, he explains that daemon originally had the connotation of " an attendant ... or indwelling spirit " and …

Feb 5, 2021 · The English word "demon" has been found throughout the New Testament in modern bible translations since the 19th century. However, in the 16th and 17th century and earlier …

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Feb 3, 2026 · The singular would have to be "Tree without a root", but the plural is more natural, since most trees need many roots to hold them upright in the ground. (We do sometimes refer to 'the root …

Nov 21, 2022 · There are several good answers to a question entitled What is the etymology of a pair of trousers but more generally why are many items of clothing worn below the waist also described as …

Nov 7, 2021 · I know that I can say "I was drawn to someone," but can I also say "I was drawn to something by X"? I want to imply how I came across a topic that later became a …

Jan 25, 2015 · The subjective nature of these tests rely on human expertise to assess the patient correctly The subjective nature of these tests relies on human expertise to assess ...

Oct 16, 2020 · Is 'estimatedly' a word? My spell checker highlights it and Google returns only 35k results so I guess it is not, though I cannot "see" what is wrong with it. I am using it in this contex...

Oct 28, 2014 · What is the correct to write and/or? I have seen it written "and or" as two separate words and I think it looks odd.