From: Groepaz (groepaz_at_gmx.net)
Date: 2003-02-06 00:56:29
On Thursday 06 February 2003 00:44, Ullrich von Bassewitz wrote:
> On Thu, Feb 06, 2003 at 12:31:30AM +0100, Groepaz wrote:
> > can you use "orthogonal" (latin) in its original meaning ("(to) all
> > directions") in english at all? :=) curious :o)
>
> Orthogonal is of greek origin (not latin) - and it's valid english, too.
i noticed the greek thing right after hitting send :=P
> > however, "un..something" is most likely always worse than
> > "non...something", atleast when used with a non english word.
>
> Maybe one of the native english speakers can help with the proper negation?
yes please.... educational hours today :o)
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