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  1. etymology - What is the origin of "stat"? - English Language

    May 17, 2011 · The word stat is an abbreviation of the Latin word statim, which has the meaning "instantly/immediately". This usage was then generalized beyond the domain of prescriptions …

  2. "Status" vs. "state" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Feb 17, 2011 · Can anyone explain what the difference between status and state is when I talk about the condition or situation of an object? Here's what I got from Longman English …

  3. When should ‘state’ be capitalised? - English Language & Usage ...

    Oct 13, 2015 · There are no special rules for capitalizing the word "state" in ordinary, non-technical English. It should be capitalized when at the start of a sentence, or when it is part of …

  4. What is the origin of the suffixes "statin" and "medin"?

    Apr 10, 2016 · The use of -stat as a suffix usually means that it will make something come to rest, to stop, to stand still. Hemo stasis is the act of stopping bleeding. A tool to clamp a blood …

  5. Should "State" be capitalized on its own? - English Language

    Dec 1, 2013 · Say we had the following: Higher Education spending, clout, and influence in New York State is substantial. Within the State’s borders... Should the latter instance of State be …

  6. What is a "state of being"? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    May 18, 2018 · I've always been told that verbs can show action and state of being . Can anyone of you folks tell me what a state of being is ?

  7. What is a state pair? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jul 29, 2015 · Pair is pair of spectacles. I can only guess about state.

  8. Alternative to beginning a sentence with "this"?

    Dec 11, 2014 · Almost any word or phrase can be overused, but naming a topic (agent, "character", or subject) in one sentence and then referencing it with this in the next sentence is …

  9. What is the plural form of "status"? - English Language & Usage …

    Aug 14, 2010 · There are some situations where status may be considered countable. In those cases, the plural form can be used as statuses. MacMillan dictionary gives 4 definitions for …

  10. grammar - "Start work" vs "start working" - English Language

    What is the difference between expressions start work and start working? Which one should I use in the following sentences: I usually start work[ing] at 9PM. I want to start work[ing] as soon as