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I've often heard people use the term "mute point" instead of "moot point". That seems fairly similar to the borrowing similar words from other languages.
by jobu 13y ago
I've often heard people use the term "mute point" instead of "moot point". That seems fairly similar to the borrowing similar words from other languages.
- shellac 13y agoIs that in the US? It would make some sort of sense since 'moot point' has effectively reversed its meaning in US english ('something not for discussion' there). 'Mute' seems to to agree with that sense. (See also the US meaning of 'table' as in 'postpone for discussion' which has also reversed)