Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcast
14min2021 SEP 19
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The meanings of "parabola" and "parable" have very little to do with one another, yet these words are etymological doublets of a single Greek work,parabole, which meant "a throwing aside".In this episode, we explore how this literal meaning connects to the literary and mathematical developments of this Greek word. This month's bonus episode explores the syntax of predicate adjectives. Become a member on Patreon.com for to every WFG bonus episode.

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