Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

e-prime

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.68 in modern English

Syllables: e-prime
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A modified form of English that eliminates the verb be and thus avoids the passive voice, intended to reduce the dogmatism of language and the likelihood of misunderstanding and conflict.

Etymology

Clipping of English-Prime. Coined by its inventor, D David Bourland, Jr. (1928-2000).

Questions

What does e-prime mean?: A modified form of English that eliminates the verb be and thus avoids the passive voice, intended to reduce the dogmatism of language and the likelihood of misunderstanding and conflict.
Where does e-prime come from?: Clipping of English-Prime. Coined by its inventor, D David Bourland, Jr. (1928-2000).

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