A Linguistic Math Question

Here’s the question: Is it a prefix or is it a root?

Spoiler: The root is “-metry,” meaning to measure. “Geo-” is an adjectival prefix telling what is being measured.

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I’m certain that I’ve mentioned this word in the past…

…but who ever reads this whole blog? Worth repeating. I hope none of you are ever nauseous.

How many synonyms can you think of?

You know what a euphemism is, right? It’s a nice word or phrase for something nasty. Here’s a comic on the subject:

What would you say is a euphemism for vaccine hesitancy? Or would you say “vaccine hesitancy” is a euphemism for something else?

I think I mentioned this once before (check the search box to find out) and I rather suspect an infant wouldn’t really know this, but it’s nicely put.

I think it’s nicely put…

When you make a statement that’s contrary to fact, use the subjunctive form of the verb. So in this case, he should say “Maybe if there were a loophole.”

Now for the digression:

Most people (in the US anyway) quote the golden rule as “Do unto others what you would have them do unto you.”

But they have it backwards! Translating the King James into reasonably modern English, it should be “Whatever you would have others do to you, do so to them.”

I have no idea why we say it backwards. If you happen to know, put the info into the comments.