atw: Re: Getting it right vs. the natural evolution of the language

Hi Laura,

To quote from Bill Bryson's Dictionary of Troublesome Words
(Penguin Paperback ISBN 0 14 051.200 4)

preventative is not incorrect but preventive is preferred.

HTH.

Cheers,

Michael

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   Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 11:39:43 +1000
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I just have one word to say on this, albeit with gritted teeth: "preventative". I don't use it myself, but I fear I'm going to have to accept it from others.... -- Laura 


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