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horrified usage grump
Dec. 31st, 2006 10:14 amCAPRICE. "Capricious" comes from "caprice". There is no need for the hideous word "capriciousness". I realize English doesn't have regular noun and adjective formation rules, but come on.
... Oh, hell, all the dictionaries I've just checked list "capriciousness" and NOT "caprice". I understand "caprice" may be singular, but you don't need the ugly evil word, really!
... Oh, hell, all the dictionaries I've just checked list "capriciousness" and NOT "caprice". I understand "caprice" may be singular, but you don't need the ugly evil word, really!
