
lemma <vs> word form - WordReference Forums
Dec 23, 2013 · What is the difference between "lemma" and "word form"? I have a list with "lemmas" sorted by their frequency and a list with "word forms" sorted by their frequency. So, …
EN: struck / striked / striken - WordReference Forums
Sep 10, 2009 · I'm pretty sure that English-speakers around here would use different forms to avoid having to put strike in the past tense, since no-one would ever say struck in this one …
Referendums or referenda? - WordReference Forums
Nov 12, 2006 · Hello, I am doing research on local referendum politics in a particular country, and I now need to make a final decision of the most important issue: whether to use "referendums" …
lot of people speaking at the same time - WordReference Forums
Jun 21, 2021 · What would be a good word to express the sound of a lot of people speaking at the same time in different tones and volumes, as in a market for example?
Patio - WordReference Forums
Nov 9, 2025 · I have two questions about this word of Spanish origin. Is it acceptable the regular Italian plural form patii or pati instead of an invariable form (or even patios!), being a foreign …
NA vs N/A - WordReference Forums
Sep 13, 2005 · When filling in forms I have seen that english persons write NA or N/A if they for example have to fill in their mobile telephonenumber. What does it stand...
developped / developed ? | WordReference Forums
Nov 24, 2010 · But for spelling questions, the old-fashioned approach is still the best approach: look in the dictionary. And nowadays, many dictionaries are available free on-line, and for …
Northeastern or northeastern - WordReference Forums
Jul 16, 2024 · Here's what I've found so far: Do not use a capital letter for north, south, east, or west (i.e., the points of the compass) unless the word forms part of a name.
de-rig time - WordReference Forums
Oct 19, 2015 · It's a contract. It says 'Time specified is total access/de-rig time you have contracted the Event space for' I understand that 'de-rig time' is something like access time, …
matrix [plural form?] | WordReference Forums
Jul 12, 2010 · The WR dictionary doesn't give plural forms, but below the definition, it links to two dictionaries, and they do give plural forms: Look up "matrix" at Merriam-Webster Look up …