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But isn't that how most words are formed anyway? Sure, focus comes from optics, but concentrate is also an analogy (to bring something to a center). What is th
by torben-friis 4y ago
But isn't that how most words are formed anyway? Sure, focus comes from optics, but concentrate is also an analogy (to bring something to a center).
What is the line between analogies and etymology?
Not really arguing with the specific choice, but considering words formed by analysis as harder to understand is a concept I've never seen before.
- IshKebab 4y agoYes I agree, it does show a slight misunderstanding of linguistics. But I think on the whole choosing simpler less flowery words and phrases makes sense in this context. "Simpler and less flowery" is obviously not very well defined but it's also definitely a real spectrum. One of those things that needs taste and judgement.