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Originally Posted by MachingunJoeTurbo
Remember that dictionaries change over time and are subject to modern whims which include incorrect usage. I prefaced that post with "pedantic" to emphasize I was being cute and informative and not offending your sensibilities. Next time I will add some smileys to make that clear.
Hey! Did you know that definiton is wrong?  |
Well then sorry to be pedantic, but you're wrong.
Believe it or not lexicographers know what they're doing. Language doesn't change on 'whims' and the definition isn't wrong, it's modern. Then again your definition of wrong appears to be 'not what I think'. If you expect everyone to use the definitions of words you personally believe rather than the ones in, say, the dictionary, I think you have an uphill battle on your hands.