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Bbser Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Nonstandard

Could you tell me what that nonstandard mean in the picture below? Thanks.
  

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nonstandard means not used in standard language (standard language:formal,dialect language:informal)

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  • nonstandard means not used in standard language (standard language:formal,dialect language:informal)
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nonstandard means not used in standard language (standard language:formal,dialect language:informal)
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Sorry, my question was: why is phenomenon listed as "nonstandard" under phenomena? Thanks.
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I believe the entry is saying that "phenomena" is a nonstandard form meaning "phenomenon."
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Oh. I thought "phenomena" was the "standard" plural form for phenomenon.
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You're correct -- but I think the entry you quoted is saying that "phenomena" is sometimes used as a nonstandared form of the singular, in which case its plural (also nonstandard) is "phenomonas."
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It took me quite a while to understand it, but with khoff's help I do see now and agree. Don't use "phenomena" to mean the singular "phenomenon." That usage is considered non-standard.
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khoff, Crystal-Clear now. Thank you so much.
khoffYou're correct -- but I think the entry you quoted is saying that "phenomena" is sometimes used as a nonstandared form of the singular, in which case its plural (also nonstandard) is "phenomonas."
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Glad I could help! Emotion: wink
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Grammar GeekIt took me quite a while to understand it,
Me, too. It would have been more helpful had it said

phenomena (singular): nonstandard for phenomenon.

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