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  1. Naïve, naïf, naïvety, naïveté - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Oct 18, 2020 · I have two related questions about the word "naïve" and its relatives. The first is, shouldn't it be "naïf" if the subject is male? I've been told that it's correct to use the correct ending of …

  2. orthography - Is it spelt "naïve" or "naive"? - English Language ...

    Possible Duplicate: “Whereäs” as an alternative spelling of “whereas” I've always wondered which is the correct spelling: "naïve" or "naive"? Are both correct, and it is just

  3. "Naïve" vs "Ignorant" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    What is the difference between naïve and ignorant? I want to make sure I understand the proper meaning and connotation of each word. For example, how would you describe a person who makes …

  4. linguistics - Meaning of "native speaker of English" - English Language ...

    Mar 2, 2018 · Who is considered a native speaker of English? I am a little confused by the various answers found online.

  5. What is the / is there any meaningful difference between the two ...

    Oct 12, 2012 · I'm under the impression that this word has an accent-free spelling. As tchrist said, this accent-free spelling is probably due to the lack of dieresis on many typewriters, at least in an …

  6. verbs - Information on the word 'scower' - English Language & Usage ...

    Oct 29, 2021 · I swear I've heard, and read the phrase before. "He scowered the land, far and wide". I have used the word many times, but recently someone said to me that it isn't a word. …

  7. "unparseable" vs. "unparsable" [closed] - English Language & Usage ...

    Jun 4, 2024 · What is the correct spelling of this word? See the discussion at (Codespell) false positive: unparseable.

  8. Usage of + or ++ in emails - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 18, 2019 · There is slight difference I have observed in usage of + and ++. '+' Usually follows a name, to be informed or to action on. '++' I disagree that this is a programming jargon despite I being …

  9. grammar - Hyphen as compound modifier for mph - English Language ...

    Jul 20, 2023 · I searched but couldn't find the rule. Is a hyphen required for a compound modifier used with mph? I understand it is used for something like "a 6-percent increase." Example: (1) …

  10. time - What's the Best English word for 6 months in this group: daily ...

    Thanks jwpat7, the fact is I'd vote up your answer. One word appearing in two different questions don't make it duplicates. While one question could be about what does bi- stand for, my question is what …