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unci you might also conduct a search of the WS archive for
dalehileman type-1 type-2
I would perform it for you then provide links but I'm baffled by the WS search algorithm. In short, there's not much value to learning obscure and unfamiliar (type-3) terms because using them regularly will only make you seem snooty. On the other hand, you would benefit from using wherever applicable the more descriptive or apposite (type-2). Of the last there are tens of thousands, familiar to almost everybody but seldom found in everyday conversation (type-1)
Though dividing lines are hazy, where "right on!" "fits," and "suits" might qualify as type-1; "relevant," "apt, or "pertinent" could represent an improvement as type-2; but where "ad rem," "appurtenant," or "cognate" might be more nearly exact, using these type-3 whenever you can only gives you airs
"Apposite" above admittedly falls somewhere between 2 and 3
dalehileman
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted need a brilliant quotation... unciaciapanca 02/12/09 09:11 AM Re: need a brilliant quotation... Faldage 02/12/09 01:17 PM Re: need a brilliant quotation... TheFallibleFiend 02/12/09 02:58 PM Re: need a brilliant quotation... dalehileman 02/12/09 05:13 PM Re: need a brilliant quotation... zmjezhd 02/12/09 01:26 PM Re: need a brilliant quotation... tsuwm 02/12/09 01:42 PM Re: need a brilliant quotation... zmjezhd 02/12/09 04:27 PM
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