CLST 301 Lecture 6: Idiomatic English
25 Jun 2016
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Two notes on idiomatic english: the area . The use of the phrase the area in definitions may be required when defining a term which has both a prefix and an adjectival suffix. You may decide to use the phrase pertaining to or. Located in in order to avoid grammatical impossibilities such as pertaining to around or. The phrase the area , however, is not needed in every instance of a prefix + adjectival suffix. The phrase is very seldom needed otherwise, and in many instances is nonsensical or at least very wordy. Rule of thumb: if it"s not needed, don"t use it. This phrase may be needed when defining a single adjectival term. crural pertaining to the leg; located in the leg. But it is usually not needed when the adjective is part of a phrase. crural scar a scar on the leg; a leg scar; a scar located on the leg.
