Usage and abusage
Eric Partridge
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Usage and abusage
Published
1959
Publisher
H. Hamilton
Pages
390
Description
Usage and Abusage is a classic that has stood up well to the passage of time. But language does evolve over the years, and new problems (such as the use of "hopefully") and current topics (such as "sexism") have engendered a whole new vocabulary, which cannot be omitted from any book discussing the English of the 1990s. In this new edition, Janet Whitcut has revised Partridge's popular reference book to reflect the language of well-informed writers, readers, and speakers today. In addition, she has added a section to the book entitled Vogue Words, which includes words such as "crash" "symbiotic," and "viable" that have acquired a power and an influence beyond those that they originally possessed. Usage and Abusage wittily attacks linguistic abusage of all kinds and offers constructive advice on the proper use of English.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Usage and abusage?
This edition of Usage and abusage has approximately 390 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Usage and abusage?
For most readers, Usage and abusage typically takes between 8h 8m and 5h 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 97,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 97,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Usage and abusage?
The estimated word count for Usage and abusage is approximately 97,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Usage and abusage?
Usage and abusage was written by Eric Partridge.
When was Usage and abusage published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1959. The original work may have been published on a different date.