English language inconsistencies
rants about the English language and its inconsistencies
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Non-negative prefixes
The prefix "in", "im", "dis", and "de" usually negate a word, but not necessarily
synonyms:
flammable & inflammable
heritable & inheritable
habitable & inhabitable
passive & impassive
bar & debar
sever & dissever
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