I have heard the word "polyglot" 3 times this week in different conversations. Anyone notice its popularity. How do these words and phrases hit the tipping point?
2007-08-30 23:20:13 · 6 answers · asked by extraordinareality 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Maybe you've just been talking to smarter people this week.
2007-08-30 23:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For all those who don't know what polyglot means:
Adjective:
Speaking, writing, written in, or composed of several languages.
Noun:
1. A person having a speaking, reading, or writing knowledge of several languages.
2. A book, especially a Bible, containing several versions of the same text in different languages.
3. A mixture or confusion of languages.
2007-08-31 08:17:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huh? Last time i checked a polyglot was someone who can speak multiple languages proficiently
2007-08-31 06:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by JOhNe=mc² 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've noticed this too that some words/expressions are very popular at one time. i guess some "cool" people say them then everyobody uses them so they will sound "cool" too, until the phrase gets old and it's replaced with something else
2007-08-31 06:29:10 · answer #4 · answered by succubus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's a coincidence while is true that some words can reach a fad;; they may be used by politicians or media due to some events or it's just wooden language
2007-08-31 06:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by Theta40 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of such word...
Well then! Ain't so popular now is it?
2007-08-31 06:28:41 · answer #6 · answered by YA!!! 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋