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One bright point of the english language is its flexibility, with constant new words added and uses added. And while "systematize" may not be found in any dictionary, neither are most of the terms scientists use. They are however valid, proper, and in no way considered slang. We make up words all the time, and I can very well see "systematize" used as a synonym for "classify" but more specific to taxonomy and well, systematics. It IS rather difficult to pronounce, though.
This is the major reason english is the "scientific language."
I have no idea where you are finding the verb systematize in the opening post of this forum... but thank you for calling attention to that post... and it would please me greatly if you would read it as it is pertinent.
UP,
"Do it Right" from the flooded caves at Wakulla to the Andrea Doria. Find out how these divers systematize their diving for maximum safety and fun.
Bren is objecting to the ugliness of the verb - in the UK we often shudder at some of the verbal creativity expressed by Americans - some find it offensive, some find it creative.
Archman,
Other languages are as capable of creativity as any other language - the reason why English is predominant goes back to the historical proliferation of the language.
UP,
"Do it Right" from the flooded caves at Wakulla to the Andrea Doria. Find out how these divers streamline their diving for maximum safety and fun.
Bren is objecting to the ugliness of the verb - in the UK we often shudder at some of the verbal creativity expressed by Americans - some find it offensive, some find it creative.
Besides, Bren probably hasn't had any breakfast!
From the Concise OED: Streamline: 1 give (a vehicle, an object) a smooth shape which minimizes its resistance to the flow of the surrounding fluid (e.g. air, water) 2 make (an organization, process etc.) simple or more efficient or better organized.
And of course they're literally more streamlined than any other diver in the water!
Oh, and the "English" i've read here on this forum is sometimes "toe bending"... and that's a Dutch proverb!
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