Dear people of earth,
The word “penultimate” means “next to last.” It doesn’t mean “really ultimate.” It doesn’t mean “super ultimate.” It doesn’t even mean “ultimate ultimate.”
It means “next to last.”
Thank you for your time.
10/13/2005
Dear people of earth,
The word “penultimate” means “next to last.” It doesn’t mean “really ultimate.” It doesn’t mean “super ultimate.” It doesn’t even mean “ultimate ultimate.”
It means “next to last.”
Thank you for your time.
Who was the malefactor?
No one in particular.
Bless your heart.
That and the misuse of “crescendo” drive me absolutely batshit.
Also, “preantepenultimate” is a fantastic word.
First year college Greek taught me that one. Something I can use, still. Since I forgot all the Greek.
Melinda: In a footnote in one of the Jane Austen novels I’m teaching this semester, the word “antepenultimate” appears. My students were baffled. I thought it was hysterical.
Suzi: Alas, no Greek for me. Just Latin, which I have also forgotten.
Looking at your link, I can only say “Egad.”
Next on your list, “try and” versus “try to,” please.
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