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Severiously

(seh-vee-ree-us-lee)
adverb

• A portmanteau of “seriously” and “severely”, used to denote something that is both serious and severe.

The project was severiously delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, and as a result, was shut down entirely.

by Kichertasche January 31, 2024


Non-sequiturially

Non-sequiturially

/ˌnɒn sɪˈkwɪtərɪəli/

adverb

1. In a manner that does not follow logically from what preceded it.

Origin: Derived from the Latin phrase "non sequitur," meaning "it does not follow."

"He changed the topic non-sequiturially, leaving everyone confused."

by Kichertasche January 3, 2024


Unflammable

(uhn-flam-uh-buhl)
adjective

• Impervious to flame, incapable of catching fire, or extremely resistant to flame. This term is proposed to replace "inflammable" and "non-flammable" to avoid confusion due to the dual origins of the prefix "in-" in English.

• Explanation: The prefix "in-" in English can have different meanings depending on its origin. It can mean "not" or "without", derived from Latin, as in "incalculable" (not calculable). However, "in-" can also mean "in" or "into", also derived from Latin but related to the Greek prefix "en-", as in "inflammable" (able to be set on fire). These dual meanings can cause confusion, as "inflammable" might be mistakenly thought to mean "not flammable". The term "unflammable" uses the prefix "un-", which consistently means "not" in English, making it a more intuitive, perspicuous, and less confusing alternative.

The new line of camping gear is made from unflammable material, providing an extra layer of safety during wilderness adventures.

by Kichertasche January 31, 2024