The answer to how tall are you? isn't really a noun, and it isn't a verb. British readers might, but even in britain a person's height is now given in metres. However, the aerospace sense seems quite different. The oed references these sources [hat tip @tchrist]: The best i've been able to come up with so far are physical characteristics which isn't actually a good explanation for those terms, characteristics by itself, and traits , neither of which fit very well.
High, on the other hand, maintains its middle english roots. It's closest 'basic' linguistic element is in fact an adjective (describing your height). Hyphenate adjectival forms before nouns. In describing the box or cube, you would use height, length, breadth, width and depth, with breadth, width and depth being interchangeable. Hyphenate adjectival forms before nouns.
The answer to how tall are you? isn't really a noun, and it isn't a verb. British readers might, but even in britain a person's height is now given in metres. However, the aerospace sense seems quite different. The oed references these sources [hat tip @tchrist]: The best i've been able to come up with so far are physical characteristics.
High, on the other hand, maintains its middle english roots. It's closest 'basic' linguistic element is in fact an adjective (describing your height). Hyphenate adjectival forms before nouns. In describing the box or cube, you would use height, length, breadth, width and depth, with breadth, width and depth being interchangeable. Hyphenate adjectival forms before nouns.
Dimensions use figures and spell out inches, feet, yards, etc., to indicate depth, height, length, and width. I am completing a final assignment for a statistics course, and need a single word to describe age, height, weight and bmi (body mass index). People sense this, so over the decades they've simply shown an increasing tendency to apply the same 'singularisation'.
In formal writing i like to do this (in british style): So height is spelled as a compromise, maintaining the pronunciation of hight while being spelled with ei to reflect the old english ties. Height and weight — how to write them when abbreviations are not used. Power is nominal. to mean these values were within the acceptable and expected.
He is 6 feet 5 inches tall. 1970.) 1966 aviation week & space technology 5 dec. The infant weighed 10lb 5oz; These examples show that when words are. 6 feet, 5 inches tall.)
I am completing a final assignment for a statistics course, and need a single word to describe age, height, weight and bmi (body mass index). People sense this, so over the decades they've simply shown an increasing tendency to apply the same 'singularisation' rule they've always been used to in related contexts. I would use a diagram or key to specify what you mean in your particular case. A 6ft 3in man my question is about the plural usage:
So height is spelled as a compromise, maintaining the pronunciation of hight while being spelled with ei to reflect the old english ties. Height and weight — how to write them when abbreviations are not used. Power is nominal. to mean these values were within the acceptable and expected ranges. During a recent rocket launch, the announcer repeated phrases like height is nominal.
1970.) 1966 aviation week & space technology 5 dec. The infant weighed 10lb 5oz; These examples show that when words are. 6 feet, 5 inches tall.)