It's an often-repeated "fact", and an oft-debunked "fact", that Inuit languages have over 50 words for "snow". But is there any truth to the idea that the language has more words than elsewhere to ...

The first time I heard the word C-word used outside of its more familiar context as a gross and misogynistic swear word, a ...

Finally, a way for video editors to quickly and easily cover and remove cuss words from their edits. The world will now be a safer place. Regardless of your reasons for wanting to do so, whether ...

There’s a reason spelling bees are only common in English-speaking countries: English spelling is absurd. Even the most ...

Bonobos form vocal combinations that reflect structured meaning, suggesting language-like traits evolved millions of years ...

In a statement, publisher Oxford University Press highlighted that many of these words are "untranslatable", meaning they lack a direct equivalent in English but are useful for English speakers to ...

Gigil, a Philippine word added to the Oxford English Dictionary, decribes the feeling we get when we see someone or something cute Ever found yourself speechless in the presence of overwhelming ...

A spice bag is an Irish chinese takeaway staple, often accompanied with curry sauce Words including "class" and "spice bag" have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its latest update.

Developed by campus experts in technology and inclusion, the site labeled hundreds of words and phrases “harmful,” urging the use of alternatives. While the list included some terms widely ...

Models are trained on vast datasets to identify key features in different types of data, such as words and phrases in text, shapes and colors in images, or tones and pitches in audio. They sort these ...