2007-07-17 00:50:27 · 6 answers · asked by The Curmudgeon 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
For the same reason that 'monosyllabic' has a lot of syllables.
2007-07-17 00:55:19 · answer #1 · answered by AndrewG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a very good question ^.^
I suppose because those who invented the English language wished to show off their talents with fancy words.
Despite what they mean.
:)
2007-07-17 00:59:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess that it is a coincidence, and of course, like somone else said, the inventors of English were just very showy.
2007-07-17 03:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by Brendan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's probably to make people see the need for abbreviations =P
2016-04-01 08:23:05 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good point - now we gotta come up with a better one - any takers ??
2007-07-17 09:45:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol thats a good question
2007-07-17 00:54:09 · answer #6 · answered by MarkyMark!! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋