Topic : LanguageLanguage LoungeA Monthly Column for Word LoversThe Medium Is Still the Message, Mostly March 4, 2021 By Orin Hargraves
Has language taken a subordinate role in the explosion of new media, now that we have so many more metalinguistic ways to message directly than we used to?
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If we were guided by history and etymology, we'd all be proud to wear amateur on our sleeves.
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One thing we can all agree on in 2021 is the only thing we have to fear is tuna itself.
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Sounds tend to survive the migration between languages more dependably than letters do. Let phonics show you the way!
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Article Topics:Evasive ManeuversEuphemisms old and newThe Euphemism of The Year That Shall Not Be Named January 14, 2021 By Mark Peters
It's finally here — Euphemism of the Year! Find out this year's most contested, contestable, and detestable term of the year.
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Article Topics:Language LoungeA Monthly Column for Word LoversRoll Another One, Just Like the Other One January 5, 2021 By Orin Hargraves
Have you seen these movies? Explore how movie-inspired memes become firmly embedded in the English language.
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Article Topics:Language LoungeA Monthly Column for Word LoversEnhancing the Semantic Experience December 3, 2020 By Orin Hargraves
Explore the differences between enhanced and the newer (by about 100 years) more general adjective improved. Is every imperfect thing subject to both improvement and enhancement?
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