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Old 12-15-2007, 01:23 PM
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Is it essential that we have imperatives?
I think these words may appear to be synonomous with one another, but in the context of TGM they are distinctive.

imperative is unavoidable and non-negotiable - a directive
essential is indespensible (disposed of at owner's risk) and advisable - an instructive

It is imperative that you leave the burning building, it is not essential that you use a door! Words serve our purposes, not the other way around. Afterall, how many concocted words did Billy Wobbledagger introduce into that mongrel lexicon that is english?

In the context of TGM:

I would rather look like Curtis Strange at impact, as opposed to Curtis Strange at top!
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