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One day it'll come up (startrek.website)
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[–] 1 point 2 years ago (6 children)

Why do you euros always call it “maths”?

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (5 children)

    Why do you Americans always call it "math?"

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  • [–] -2 points 2 years ago* (4 children)

    Because there is no need to pluralize the word. Math is short for “mathematics” so writing “maths” just makes you look stupid.

    Ultimately it’s the same reason why you don’t say “admins” for administrator or detoxs for detoxification.

    Do you say flus? No you say flu because it’s the shortened version of influenza.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Maths is short for mathematics, and neither is plural. Math, maths, and mathematics are all equally correct. I love when Americans tell people they look stupid because they don't do something the way Americans do it.

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  • [+] -6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Nah just euros doing dumb stuff. I love it when you euros get all upset

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