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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Use of the word 'per'
I was told that the word 'per' is not part of the English language and that you should not combine different languages in writing a letter. Isn't the word 'per' part of the French language or what language is it from?
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There is nothing wrong with using the word 'per' in English.
As with all words, of course, it needs to be in a suitable context.
Clive
As with all words, of course, it needs to be in a suitable context.
Clive
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English has taken words from many languages, and they are now English words. There is a fine line, though, and you have to stay on your toes. If a word appears in a major dictionary without comment, it is an English word.
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AnonymousI was told that the word 'per' is not part of the English languageBut it is!
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