Thursday, February 18, 2016

Are abbreviations "proper" words?



As a consequence of a different discussion, I realized this:


Are abbreviations "proper" words?


(I use the broad meaning for abbreviation, not the strictest meaning)


E.g.:



  • C.I.A.

  • abbr.

  • Prof.


  • Dr.

  • ...


Note: of course, the word "abbreviation" in itself is a proper word.


Very related question: How do we define "proper" words?




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