Anythings

/ˈɛniˌθɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural of anything; multiple unspecified things or objects; matters or subjects of no particular importance.

Etymology

From 'anything' (any + thing, from Old English 'þing') + standard '-s' plural suffix; treats 'anything' as a countable noun.

Kelly Says

Logicians point out that 'anythings' is technically impossible—'anything' already means all possible things—but poets and speakers use it anyway to mean 'various trivial items,' defying logical grammar.

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