This is true, but as it happens, the general conclusion (per the OED) is that syllabus isn’t an authentic Latin word at all, it’s a corruption or misreading of Greek sittybos as sillybus (spelling varies). So even though it’s modelled after the Latin, it’s already plural if the surmise is correct.
I used to run r/etymology, so digging deeper and being able to wrinkle my nose, furrow my brow, and out-pedantize a pedant is my specialty! And indeed, also learn something in the process.
This is true, but as it happens, the general conclusion (per the OED) is that syllabus isn’t an authentic Latin word at all, it’s a corruption or misreading of Greek sittybos as sillybus (spelling varies). So even though it’s modelled after the Latin, it’s already plural if the surmise is correct.
Damn. Out assholed again. Congratulations, you beat me at my own game!
I used to run r/etymology, so digging deeper and being able to wrinkle my nose, furrow my brow, and out-pedantize a pedant is my specialty! And indeed, also learn something in the process.
Upvotes all around! Appreciate the corrections.