lexicology

The Linguistics of ‘Google It’: When Brands Become Verbs

Ever wonder how "Google" went from a company name to a common verb in our dictionary? This article explores the…

3 weeks ago

The Graveyard of Words: Who Decides When a Word Is Officially Dead?

For every new word that enters the dictionary, thousands of others fall into disuse and disappear into the graveyard of…

3 weeks ago

Shakespeare: The Master of Inventing Words

Few writers have left as indelible a mark on the English language as William Shakespeare. Beyond the unforgettable characters and…

2 years ago

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