

Can you be gormful, wistless or ert? | UNPAIRED WORDS
May 8, 2024
Dive into the fascinating world of orphaned negatives and lost positives in English! Discover why we say 'nonchalant' but not 'chalant.' Explore the whimsical evolution of 'whelm' and its cousins—'overwhelm' and 'underwhelm.' Unpack the emotional nuances of words like 'maculate' and 'gruntled.' Get ready for a delightful linguistic journey that highlights how language shapes our feelings and the importance of context. Join the fun as they invite listeners to share their own unique word findings!
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Evolution of Whelm: Exploring Overwhelm, Underwhelm, and Gruntled
01:53 • 3min
Etymology of Emotion: Unpacking Language Nuances
04:41 • 11min
Exploring Etymology: The Nuances of Ruth, Gorm, and Their Relatives
15:30 • 3min
Etymology and Evolution of English Words
18:10 • 5min
Exploring the Evolution of Unpaired Words in English
23:36 • 3min