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I recently had a discussion on the correct spelling of the word discrete / disceet when used in the context that a member can be trusted to keep information private ..Fab members use both of the words referred to..Which is the correct spelling and why.?.I did check the spelling in a dictionery and it was not immediately obvious which was correct.  |
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"I suppose one could use 'discreet' to describe one's laudable discretion, whilst using 'discrete' to indicate one's willingness to swing separately. "
. Hi . Thanks for advising . I see that you have it correctly spelt on your profile .
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over a year ago
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I wouldn't worry about it mate, - the language is evolving at such a rate there's more troublems to worry about; excrement & even worse, excrescences are more of a worry, especially here!!!  |
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"As a linguistics grad I love discussions like this.
As someone said up thread
Discreet from old French same root as discerning
Discrete from Latin discretus to divide or separate. "
I could listen to subjects like this all night. Is it weird that I find it slightly arousing ? |
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"As a linguistics grad I love discussions like this.
As someone said up thread
Discreet from old French same root as discerning
Discrete from Latin discretus to divide or separate.
I could listen to subjects like this all night. Is it weird that I find it slightly arousing ? "
Yep, but only if you're the male half of the couple  |
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"As a linguistics grad I love discussions like this.
As someone said up thread
Discreet from old French same root as discerning
Discrete from Latin discretus to divide or separate. "
. Thanks . I wish I had spent more time studying Latin at school. I would have a much greater understanding of the English language . |
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The way I remember it is:
The English language lacks any semblance of logic, so the root of 'discretion' is 'discreet', not 'discrete'.
(I also almost invented a new word then: 'logicality'  )
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"I would spell it discreet and my autocorrect does not try to alter it so I will stick with it
On a separate note can we do dispatched or despatched please  "
I am having a mental blank now and think it is despatched . Can anyone advise of any easy way to remember the correct spelling ? |
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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago
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"I would spell it discreet and my autocorrect does not try to alter it so I will stick with it
On a separate note can we do dispatched or despatched please I am having a mental blank now and think it is despatched . Can anyone advise of any easy way to remember the correct spelling ? "
Sorry to break you  I always struggle and I think both are correct but I like despatched rather than dispatched  |
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"I would spell it discreet and my autocorrect does not try to alter it so I will stick with it
On a separate note can we do dispatched or despatched please I am having a mental blank now and think it is despatched . Can anyone advise of any easy way to remember the correct spelling ?
Sorry to break you I always struggle and I think both are correct but I like despatched rather than dispatched "
Dispatched is correct from Italian dispacciare |
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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago
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"Despatch is from the French, so our Norman roots are presumably why this spelling is used in Parliament.
I didn't even realise this was 'a thing'
Mr ddc"
I use despatch too....apparently you can use both |
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"I would spell it discreet and my autocorrect does not try to alter it so I will stick with it
On a separate note can we do dispatched or despatched please "
And inquiry and enquiry
This is so erotic |
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"I recently had a discussion on the correct spelling of the word discrete / disceet when used in the context that a member can be trusted to keep information private ..Fab members use both of the words referred to..Which is the correct spelling and why.?.I did check the spelling in a dictionery and it was not immediately obvious which was correct. "
From the Oxford dictionary for writers and editors:
Discreet - Careful and prudent
Discrete - Separate and distinct.
I would suggest most people should be using the former, because the latter only makes sense if you're looking to have an affair kept separate from your primary relationship. |
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And inquiry and enquiry
This is so erotic
Steady.
You're in danger of starting the whole 'separate spelling of verb and noun' Pandora's box, and slipping into the Charybdis of Americanisms!"
But this is the most eroticism i have experienced this week. Another couple of examples and i will pop |
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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago
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And inquiry and enquiry
This is so erotic
Steady.
You're in danger of starting the whole 'separate spelling of verb and noun' Pandora's box, and slipping into the Charybdis of Americanisms!
But this is the most eroticism i have experienced this week. Another couple of examples and i will pop"
You are easily pleased |
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By (user no longer on site)
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And inquiry and enquiry
This is so erotic
Steady.
You're in danger of starting the whole 'separate spelling of verb and noun' Pandora's box, and slipping into the Charybdis of Americanisms!
But this is the most eroticism i have experienced this week. Another couple of examples and i will pop
You are easily pleased "
So very true |
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