Nuclearly (minicast) - 6 Oct. 2009
Is it acceptable to make a brand-new adverb simply by adding an -ly to an adjective?
A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over · Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.
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Is it acceptable to make a brand-new adverb simply by adding an -ly to an adjective? A scientist wants to know, and specifically a term she uses, nuclearly.
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