EPT"he has destroyed both main buildings of the protoss, the nexus at the main and the nexus at the natural."
i have no idea if this is possible in all cases tho^^
The Plural of "Nexus" - Page 2
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jhNz
Germany2762 Posts
"he has destroyed both main buildings of the protoss, the nexus at the main and the nexus at the natural." i have no idea if this is possible in all cases tho^^ | ||
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Karliath
United States2214 Posts
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JamJoy
22 Posts
On August 11 2010 05:43 Karliath wrote: This is only British English. Octopuses and octopi, are both correct, but octopuses being more so. That's Greek actually. Octopi is never correct unless you have no understanding of Latin. In which case you probably think the Latin on the back of the 1 dollar bill means New Secular Order as well. It's unfortunate that it is accepted in modern society as correct. I would just stick with octopuses since pretty much no one will know what octopodes means. | ||
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The_Pacifist
United States540 Posts
On August 11 2010 05:50 Karliath wrote: Why are we still arguing about this? Nexus is better than nexuses, nexi is wrong, and nexen is O_O. Fine, then. Let's argue about something more worthwhile: Is "nexi" pronounced like "nex-ee" or "nex-eye?" EDIT: Polls! | ||
zatic
Zurich15365 Posts
Colossus = Greek Nexus is conforming to u -declination in Latin so "Nexus" with a longer "u" sound would be the correct plural. In English Nexuses is correct too as far as I know. Nexi is just wrong. Colossus is Greek so Colossi would be correct there. | ||
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trevf
United States237 Posts
both nexus and nexuses are correct as plurals of nexus | ||
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neohero9
United States595 Posts
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KiLL_ORdeR
United States1518 Posts
nay bro, it has -us at the end, has to be greek or latin. although fun to speculate, a simple look at the dictionary would give you your answer: On August 11 2010 some time doesn't matter, THE Webster wrote: nex·us /ˈnɛksəs/ Show Spelled[nek-suhs] Show IPA –noun, plural nex·us·es, nex·us. 1. a means of connection; tie; link. 2. a connected series or group. 3. the core or center, as of a matter or situation. 4. Cell Biology . a specialized area of the cell membrane involved in intercellular communication and adhesion. THE Webster (Sort of...) EDIT: just wiki'ed it. apparently nexus actually is a latin word, but THE Webster tends to think otherwise, and I tend to believe THE Webster more. | ||
Chill
Calgary25996 Posts
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Argoneus
Czech Republic283 Posts
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silencesc
United States464 Posts
On August 11 2010 05:44 city42 wrote: The plural of nexus is nexus, if you follow the strict Latin spelling. It is a fourth declension noun, so the nominative singular is "nexus" and the nominative plural is also "nexus." I believe "nexuses" is also correct in English, but "nexi" is absolutely wrong and would only be appropriate if it were a second declension Latin noun. yep, definitely true. Nexus is the plural, (I never say nexuses, but you're right insomuch as it's correct english) Edit: Noxen, though incorrect, is hilarious, so it is acceptable. I HAVE SPOKEN. | ||
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Slayer91
Ireland23335 Posts
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Karliath
United States2214 Posts
On August 11 2010 05:53 Chill wrote: I'm at work right now so I can't link you. But if you go to Youtube and search for "webster editor octopus" you should see a relevant video. It implies both Nexuses and Nexi would be correct. exactly. octopuses and octopi for English, and octopodes for Britsh English. | ||
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Tazza
Korea (South)1678 Posts
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Chill
Calgary25996 Posts
On August 11 2010 05:52 zatic wrote: Nexus = Latin Colossus = Greek Nexus is conforming to u -declination in Latin so "Nexus" with a longer "u" sound would be the correct plural. In English Nexuses is correct too as far as I know. Nexi is just wrong. Colossus is Greek so Colossi would be correct there. If Colossus is greek it should use the -odes ending. Octopus -> Octopodes Colossodes? [Call - loss - o - dees] Now that's just silly. Oh, my biggest pet peeve is people trying to be smart calling them Colossi. But then going "here comes one Colossi." Why would you do that? Whyyyyyyy? | ||
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Karliath
United States2214 Posts
On August 11 2010 05:52 zatic wrote: Nexus = Latin Colossus = Greek Nexus is conforming to u -declination in Latin so "Nexus" with a longer "u" sound would be the correct plural. In English Nexuses is correct too as far as I know. Nexi is just wrong. Colossus is Greek so Colossi would be correct there. No no no. Nexus originates from Latin, and Colossus originates from Greek, but as long as they are added to the English dictionary, they follow English grammar rules (from an English perspective). Therefore, the plural of nexus may be spelled and pronounced differently in a different language (like Latin), or it may be the same, but it doesn't affect how it is spelled/pronounced in English. Since nexus is a real English word, the dictionary clearly shows that the plural should be nexus or nexuses, and not nexi or nexii or noxen (wtf?). Now to my question. Capitalized or not? | ||
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qoolqop
Sweden71 Posts
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UnderWorld_Dream
Canada219 Posts
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Karliath
United States2214 Posts
On August 11 2010 05:59 qoolqop wrote: Im in for some octopie! I used to call it octopusies (like dog = doggies) and my first grade teacher got mad at me  | ||
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zatic
Zurich15365 Posts
On August 11 2010 05:53 Chill wrote: I'm at work right now so I can't link you. But if you go to Youtube and search for "webster editor octopus" you should see a relevant video. It implies both Nexuses and Nexi would be correct. Octopus is Greek. What could it imply about the plural of the Latin word Nexus. Nexi is just wrong wrong wrong. | ||
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