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Old 02-Jun-2007, 16:24
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Default Re: -ic vs. -ical

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Originally Posted by Buddhaheart View Post
I believe there’s no difference.
One more pair for you: ironic; ironical.
Thanks Buddhaheart very kind of you. If there is any difference in meaning or usage please let us know. I personally believe and according to the principle of economy in language such words must have some sort of difference or at least there used to be a difference.
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