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Re: leSSov/Foresight

In a message dated 97-06-11 04:39:19 EDT, we see writen:

<< The only way to make compound nouns described in TKD is by putting two
 (or more) nouns together.  Some of the words in the dictionary look as
 if they were made by combining a noun with a verb, or even two verbs,
 but we can neither do that ourselves or be sure that's how they were
 made in the first place. >>

According to TKD 3.2.1 clearly states the above regarding compound nouns.  I
for one am adamantly adhering to my own belief that other forms of complex
(not compound) nouns do exist.  For evidence that this is allowed, see TKD
3.2, which states:  "Complex nouns, on the other hand, are made of more than
one part."  Especially note the last word in this quotation, "part."  This
does not state that the parts must be nouns.  Although we as KLI members have
resolved to make up no new words from the base words we already have except
by combining nouns to form compound nouns, we see many instances wherein Marc
Okrand has used what seems to be verbs combined with nouns, other verbs, etc.
to form new nouns.

This is a challenge I have picked up.  I continue to fight for its cause.

peHruS

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