• Pennomi@lemmy.worldEnglish
      105·
      21 days ago

      Contrary to what you might have been told, the singular for dice can be either “die” or “dice”.

        • Hideakikarate@sh.itjust.works
          15·
          21 days ago

          “Literally” no longer means just “literally”, but also “figuratively”. Otherwise known as the opposite of the original definition.

        • Pennomi@lemmy.worldEnglish
          121·
          21 days ago

          Using “dice” as a singular noun dates back the 1400s. I think it’s been in circulation long enough to be commonly accepted by now.

          • Rampsquatch@sh.itjust.works
            1·
            20 days ago

            And if I say “die” in regards to a single object and “dice” for plural, you and everyone else still understands what I’m talking about. Isn’t language neat?

            • Pennomi@lemmy.worldEnglish
              0·
              20 days ago

              Yeah? That’s what I said above - either can correctly be used. Not sure what point you’re trying to make here.

    • palordrolap@fedia.io
      4·
      20 days ago

      Don’t be so sure. What number is on the side to the right of the 5? Where did the border come from?

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