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Nafisi Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

awaitance

Hello, what does "awaitance" mean, Why isn't it in the dictionary?
  

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It's not a word in English. Where did you read it or hear it? Clive

  • It's not a word in English.
  • Where did you read it or hear it?
  • Clive
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It's not a word in English.
Where did you read it or hear it?

Clive
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Thanks,
Someone asked me. I just googled it and I saw it on some web pages but I'm not sure.
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NafisiI saw it on some web pages
Lots of made-up words can be found on random web pages, especially blogs.
Its presence there does not qualify the word for admission into a dictionary.
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Thank you very much. That was very helpful.
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NafisiHello, what does "awaitance" mean, Why isn't it in the dictionary?
It's a neologism compiled from the verb "await" and the suffix "-ance" thus forming a noun. It means awaiting, waiting for.
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tkacka15It's a neologism compiled from the verb "await" and the suffix "-ance" thus forming a noun. It means awaiting, waiting for.
I'd advise everyone that, before they use a word, make sure it is in the lexicon, that is, it has been through the process of formal acceptance into a dictionary.
See entry #4:
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THANKS.
One of my friends wants to use it for his website title. He asked me if it's correct.
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AlpheccaStarsSee entry #4:
It's a bit nasty, isn't it?

neologism noun 1 a new word, usage, or expression. 2 the practice of introducing or using new words or expressions.
[French néologisme, from néo- NEO + Greek logos word]

(The New Penguin English Dictionary.)
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tkacka152 the practice of introducing or using new words or expressions.
Here is an explanation of how it happens, from the staff of one of the oldest and most prestigious dictionaries:
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One of my friends wants to use it for his website title. He asked me if it's correct.

What complete title does he want to use?

Clive

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