Re: Are we "special"?

Rohinton Collins (rohinton@collins.prestel.co.uk)
16 Dec 1996 17:22:24 GMT

Thomas Clarke <clarke@acme.ucf.edu> wrote in article
<58vtst$80k@news.cc.ucf.edu>...

> I have decided henceforth to use the word "unsual" for the concept I
> am trying to convey. "Special" seems to be a red flag. I do not
> mean "unique". "Unusual" is about right.

'Special' and 'unusual' are subjective adjectives Tom. 'Unique' is not.
Only the latter may be used in useful scientific narrative.

Regards,

Roh