Why isn’t ‘enough’ spelled ‘enuf’? The absurdity of English spelling
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The Digital Evolution of Language
This chapter examines how digital communication methods have transformed language, making way for informal spelling changes and a more democratic language evolution. It highlights the role of user-created language in shaping contemporary spelling norms and questions the relevance of traditional spelling rules in a rapidly changing linguistic landscape.
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