octopuses as it derives from Greek. If derived from Latin it would be octopi, though even then there are exceptions from both derivatives. Since the plural is a 2nd declension of the singular noun, octopodes would be technically correct. Cactus is derived from Latin, so cacti would be correct
Agreed, it's their choice what they put in their body.
Octopi is also correct apparently, and the lesser known octopudes.octopuses as it derives from Greek. If derived from Latin it would be octopi, though even then there are exceptions from both derivatives. Since the plural is a 2nd declension of the singular noun, octopodes would be technically correct. Cactus is derived from Latin, so cacti would be correct
See, 3 years of Latin has taught me something
Fine, but that wasn't quite the point I was making. I said no one would refuse the vaccine if it was definitely safe. No one would refuse paracetamol if it was definitely safe either, but a small cohort of people do presumably because its not definitely safe, and imho, that's fine too.
correct because it has been accepted into common parlance, which is perfectly legitimate as predominant usage forms the basis for most accepted language. we're drifting off topic here
What do you call a group of 8 Octopicorrect because it has been accepted into common parlance, which is perfectly legitimate as predominant usage forms the basis for most accepted language. we're drifting off point here
an Octoposse?What do you call a group of 8 Octopi
To be fair it's been discussed by many specialists in cancer treatment and mental health treatments. None of it tin foil hat stuff either. It's a worthy discussion and the predictions that some have come up with I fear may become reality in years to come.
Boll ocks
How articulate.
I think people should way up the pros an cons and do what’s they feel is right for them regarding the vaccine
Apparently there's no need for a collective noun because Octopuses don't hang about together, which is a shame.
But there are collective nouns for other animals that are solitary, surely? Though I just looked up the collective noun for koalas and for the same reason there isn't one. Who knew.
Well only a few more posts needed for Zorro's ton now.
