RE: Another persnickety post by yours truly . . .

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Posted by JoshT (A) on May 22, 2015 at 06:18:53

In Reply to: RE: Another persnickety post by yours truly . . . posted by J.Mac on May 22, 2015 at 06:01:33:

Yes, languages evolve, but the dictionary definitions you linked to do not support the use of the word "legitimate" in place of "genuine". Genuine and legitimate may be synonyms within certain contexts (though I cannot think of any in which they convey precisely the same meaning) but they are not within the context I cited.

Of course you are correct that languages are dynamic. I cannot imagine the word "unique" continuing to mean what it means for much longer. Eventually it will just refer to something really great or interesting, not to something that is one of a kind. Legitimately is to adverbs what unique is to adjectives these days.

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Topic - Another persnickety post by yours truly . . . - JoshT 05:44:53 05/22/15 (13)

RE: Another persnickety post by yours truly . . . - pictureguy 18:31:33 05/22/15 (0)

While making a baby out of wedlock, I was illegitimately pleased?!? - Gak! 17:29:32 05/22/15 (1)

Well, let's go with it . . . - JoshT 18:13:19 05/22/15 (0)

Did you see 60 Minutes about the guy "Fixing" Wikipedia? nt - oldmkvi 08:33:04 05/22/15 (1)

I missed that, but it sounds like a worthy endeavor! - JoshT 13:45:00 05/22/15 (0)

But wait, there's more... - mkuller 08:15:41 05/22/15 (1)

I like new words! - JoshT 13:54:58 05/22/15 (0)

RE: Another persnickety post by yours truly . . . - J.Mac 06:01:33 05/22/15 (4)

RE: Another persnickety post by yours truly . . . - JoshT 06:18:53 05/22/15 (3)

I am sure I'm overstating my case, but . . . - JoshT 06:29:30 05/22/15 (2)

{{{One can be genuinely sad or truly sad.}}} ... - three_sox 19:11:03 05/22/15 (1)

Thanks Soxie - JoshT 19:56:35 05/22/15 (0)

I also am disconcerted. nt - free.ranger 06:01:12 05/22/15 (0)

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RE: Another persnickety post by yours truly . . . - JoshT 06:18:53 05/22/15 (3)

I am sure I'm overstating my case, but . . . - JoshT 06:29:30 05/22/15 (2)

{{{One can be genuinely sad or truly sad.}}} ... - three_sox 19:11:03 05/22/15 (1)

Thanks Soxie - JoshT 19:56:35 05/22/15 (0)

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