The Arabic aphorism “Likulli maqāmin maqālun” means “for every place, there is a [proper] remark”: the linguistic etiquette that each occasion necessitates a specific wording, or choice of words. We ...

Your story on how the brain stores and organises words gave a fascinating glimpse into the neurological underpinning of category formation (5 January, p 10). It reminded me of the distinction, ...

Word choice can have a massive impact on your writing. Words are like ingredients: even a small change in the recipe can affect the finished dish. "They had a warm laugh" But what if "they had a ...