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Post by djAdvocate on Jun 27, 2014 13:14:11 GMT -5
And I was pointing out that that "larger debate" isn't on this thread. It's, you know, larger than that.
that point was already conceded before your post. were you reiterating?
So we're all agreed. What a happy circumstance with a weekend hoving into view! new word alert!
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Post by Lizard King on Jun 27, 2014 13:19:05 GMT -5
Technically, I was iterating.
To reiterate is, etymologically at least, to repeat again and again (hence distinguished from mere iteration, which is an exact synonym for repetition).
I am aware that in common parlance, reiterate is used as a synonym for repeat. I am also aware that 'irregardless' is a word in common parlance. I have a low opinion of common parlance, if that weren't abundantly clear already
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Post by djAdvocate on Jun 27, 2014 13:24:28 GMT -5
Technically, I was iterating.
really? i thought i was iterating. edit: i am mostly kidding, here. thanks, you are right. i DO misuse this word. PS- what does HOVING mean?
To reiterate is, etymologically at least, to repeat again and again (hence distinguished from mere iteration, which is an exact synonym for repetition).
I am aware that in common parlance, reiterate is used as a synonym for repeat. I am also aware that 'irregardless' is a word in common parlance. I have a low opinion of common parlance, if that weren't abundantly clear already
irregardless is not a word. it is a combination of regardless and irrespective by those that have no dictionary.
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Post by Lizard King on Jun 27, 2014 13:29:35 GMT -5
'Reiterate' isn't only misused, it's misdefined. It's perfectly proper to use 'reiterate' as precisely synonymous with 'iterate,' despite the obvious absurdity of that situation.
Edit: Potentially a good trivia question:
* What is the only word in the English language which still means the same when the prefix 're-' is added?
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Post by Lizard King on Jun 27, 2014 13:32:07 GMT -5
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Post by mmhmm on Jun 27, 2014 13:37:56 GMT -5
'Reiterate' isn't only misused, it's misdefined. It's perfectly proper to use 'reiterate' as precisely synonymous with 'iterate,' despite the obvious absurdity of that situation.
Edit: Potentially a good trivia question:
* What is the only word in the English language which still means the same when the prefix 're-' is added? Reiterate is redundant. Relax might fit your question.
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Post by Lizard King on Jun 27, 2014 13:41:14 GMT -5
Lax and relax?
*Consults Merriam-Webster*
As far as I can see, relax is only a verb and lax is never a verb. So, in the clearly very pedantic environment of the hypothetical trivia quiz, I don't think it would count.
* What pair of words are synonyms as verbs but antonyms as adjectives?
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Post by 973beachbum on Jun 27, 2014 17:18:12 GMT -5
My post was called out for being too far off topic but the last six posts about which word means what aren't
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Post by dondub on Jun 28, 2014 19:27:26 GMT -5
the immorality of having people die rather than get lifesaving treatment is rarely considered in this debate.
It's only 47,000 Americans/year according to that Harvard peer reviewed study, not nearly enough to get the pro-lifers or family values crowd to give a shiite. Just don't add it up over a many year period and you're good to go on ignoring the shameful reality.
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Post by Lizard King on Jun 30, 2014 8:31:11 GMT -5
My post was called out for being too far off topic but the last six posts about which word means what aren't What does this have to do with NFIB v Sebelius?
Tsk.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 16:03:06 GMT -5
hopefully the broken arm will get fixed by an affordable insurance policy. the lollypop is just a parting gift. In case no one saw how I answered this in it's original thread...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2014 16:09:58 GMT -5
In a word. Yes. See the original thread, in the original section, for reasons why.
(sorry I'm late getting to answer this... I just recently decided to look in here.)
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