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Re: "my inference is", "I infer that" and substitutes for these two
It is illogical, given the word's origin, to spell "another" as we do. It is illogical, given the origin, to spell "a nickname" as we do.The pronunciation of the word 'zoology' is a case in point. Given the origin of the word, as well as the logic of its formation, we know (don't we?) that it should be pronounced 'zo + ology', and so says my 1974 OED. But today's edition has given in to the prevalent 'zoo + ology', a result of ignorant people assuming it must be the study of zoos. This is crass advice to give, not only because of the historical background, but also because of its complete illogicality: this mispronunciation should be spelt 'zooology'.