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Contraposition Posted 11 years ago
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straightly

Is there no word 'straightly'?
  

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Yes, it means what you think, and it has a lengthy history in the language. I've never heard or seen it used, though.

  • Yes, it means what you think, and it has a lengthy history in the language.
  • I've never heard or seen it used, though.
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Yes, it means what you think, and it has a lengthy history in the language.

I've never heard or seen it used, though.
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contrapositionIs there no word 'straightly'?
It is not used because the adjective straight is also used as an adverb.

He drew a straight line across the page.

He walked straight to the office.

Mothers tell their slouching kids, "Sit up straight!"
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