Tag: history
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Why so many scientific words are made of Greek and Latin roots
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in LanguageMany scientific and technical terms have Greek and Latin roots. This post explores the reasoning behind why this is
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Why English is a Germanic Language
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in LanguageAlthough most English words are of Latin or French origin, English is considered a Germanic language rather than a Romance language. This post sketches the history of the development of the English language and ways in which it reflects its Germanic origins.