the nth degree
You know the expression "to the nth degree"? Supposedly, the "n" in nth is some unknown, or some magnificent number.
However, n can only represent about 70% of all whole numbers. It cannot be a 1, 2, or 3, because then you'd have to say nst, nnd, or nrd. (The exceptions are numbers that end in 11, 12, or 13. They can end with th.)
However, n can only represent about 70% of all whole numbers. It cannot be a 1, 2, or 3, because then you'd have to say nst, nnd, or nrd. (The exceptions are numbers that end in 11, 12, or 13. They can end with th.)
posted by The Sarcasticynic at 11/15/2005 06:26:00 PM
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