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I have heard Icelandic does the same, but much more. I actually think it is good to replace old, weird words with newer, better and more precise ones. As long
by eitland 4y ago
I have heard Icelandic does the same, but much more.
I actually think it is good to replace old, weird words with newer, better and more precise ones. As long as the new ones are better that is.
- 082349872349872 4y agoI agree with the sentiment, but in this case I find overmatch a new, weird word that is no more precise than dominate, and hence not better. (Upon reflection, maybe it is more precise in that it flags "this is a specifically US military-industrial term of art"?)