I told Nathan the other day that irregardless is absolutely not a word.
Main Entry: ir·re·gard·less
Pronunciation: "ir-i-'gärd-l&s
Function: adverb
Etymology: probably blend of irrespective and regardless
nonstandard : REGARDLESS
usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that "there is no such word." There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead.
I was half-right.
I told Chuck yesterday that perpetuity was absolutely some thing he made up. Like shittery.
Main Entry: per·pe·tu·i·ty
Pronunciation: "p&r-p&-'tü-&-tE, -'tyü-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ties
Etymology: Middle English perpetuite, from Anglo-French perpetuité, from Latin perpetuitat-, perpetuitas, from perpetuus
1 : ETERNITY 2
2 : the quality or state of being perpetual
3 a : the condition of an estate limited so that it will not take effect or vest within the period fixed by law b : an estate so limited
4 : an annuity payable forever
Long story short.... don't listen to me.
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