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  1. 06-Jul-2010, 07:18 #1
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    Default How many new English words are created in a day or per year?

    Hi teachers

    I'm just curious how many new Englsih words are created in a day or per year?

    If you could tell me the answer or please let me know where to find that infomation, I would really aprreciate it.

    Have a good day!!!
  2. 06-Jul-2010, 09:53 #2
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    Default Re: How many new English words are created in a day or per year?

    Try googling new English words and you'll find plenty of websites with this sort of information.

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    Default Re: How many new English words are created in a day or per year?

    The Global Language Monitor says that on average 14.7 words are created every day: The Global Language Monitor
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