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The derivational argument against

This was the earlier text:

For example, Latin- or Greek-based word parts are often reduceable to their meaning.

I find it hilarious that the author makes exactly the mistake (misspelling reducible as reduce + able) that he or she is claiming traditional orthography helps with. Nothing against the author; and his or her point is, in fact, valid. It's just fascinating. It shows how TO betrays us just where it could be most helpful. --Tysto 05:14, 8 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]