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Navitasan Posted 14 years ago
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Ellipsis: the concept of
Can one use:
1-His writings are a clear example of the misuse of socialism.
instead of:
2-His writings are a clear example of the misuse of the concept of socialism.
Gratefully,
Navi.
1-His writings are a clear example of the misuse of socialism.
instead of:
2-His writings are a clear example of the misuse of the concept of socialism.
Gratefully,
Navi.
Top answer
I would not do that. That substitution makes the meaning different. The meanings are something like these: 1.
- I would not do that.
- That substitution makes the meaning different.
- The meanings are something like these: 1.
- His writings show that he is not a proper socialist.
- He does not practice socialism as he should.
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I would not do that. That substitution makes the meaning different. The meanings are something like these:
1. His writings show that he is not a proper socialist. He does not practice socialism as he should.
2. His writings show that he doesn't know the true meaning of the word 'socialism'. He uses the word incorrectly.
"X" is not always the same as "the concept of X".
1. His writings show that he is not a proper socialist. He does not practice socialism as he should.
2. His writings show that he doesn't know the true meaning of the word 'socialism'. He uses the word incorrectly.
"X" is not always the same as "the concept of X".
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