• 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.