Jez, you ask a straightforward question, and I think I can provide an
answer. "Maths'" sounds so precious that no American would say it in
fear of being forced to wear a tutu, or a school uniform, and kicked
repeatedly in the keester. I hope that helps. :)
Joel W.
On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 5:00 PM, Bob Whitmire <bwhitmire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> It's easy. You merely decline to add the "ematics." <g>
>
> --Bob Whitmire
> www.bwp33.com
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> On Nov 13, 2009, at 8:10 AM, Jez Cunningham wrote:
>
>> How is it that 'mathematics' (pl.) can be shortened to 'math' (sing.)?
>> Jez (Brit.)
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