Alban Hertroys <dalroi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > On 18 Jan 2011, at 19:59, James B. Byrne wrote: >> I can see the motivation for something like DISTINCT ON. I take it >> that this syntax is peculiar to PostgreSQL?: > I suppose you meant particular? Yes, definitely. Although I'm sure some would find it peculiar as well :) Actually, "peculiar to" is perfectly correct here, though a bit old-fashioned. According to my dictionary, it originally meant "belonging exclusively to". The meaning of "odd" developed in the 17th century, long after the other meaning. regards, tom lane -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general
