I want to start using "magnimize/minimize" in my writings. What is the proper stylistic way to use the phrase, while at the same time, avoiding the accusation: "First of all you need to learn English"?
2006-07-19 06:51:50 · 2 answers · asked by 5375 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Also, if I happened to misspell any words or use improper grammar, please excuse me. My secretary used to proof read for me, but she drowned in Katrina.
2006-07-19 06:52:48 · update #1
Put quotes around it so people know you're doing it on purpose. Use it a lot and print it on t-shirts.
Can't you get a new secretary? Katrina happened quite awhile ago.
2006-07-19 06:56:13 · answer #1 · answered by Farly the Seer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can "coin" any word or phrase you wish, but if no one picks up on it, it's dead.
It may have a chance at "coinage" if it is clever, relavent and simple. For example, your magnimize/minimize probably won't reach "coinage" status. But, if, when used in the context of a physics paper, you were to use "megamize and nanomize" you might have "coined" a phrase -- except that I just did that. But go ahead and use it, I won't tell.
2006-07-19 14:37:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋