Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!cca!decvax!harpo!seismo!rochester!ritcv!mjl From: mjl@ritcv.UUCP Newsgroups: net.nlang Subject: Re: rate of speed Message-ID: <401@ritcv.UUCP> Date: Thu, 9-Jun-83 14:10:18 EDT Article-I.D.: ritcv.401 Posted: Thu Jun 9 14:10:18 1983 Date-Received: Sat, 11-Jun-83 08:35:37 EDT References: teklabs.2056 Lines: 9 I agree with Don Ellis that most persons would understand what is meant by 'rate of speed.' However, I also believe that simple appeal to the masses is insufficient when establishing norms for language use. One goal of all writing and speaking should be concise and accurate communication. With this in mind, 'rate of speed' and other redundant, verbose, and fuzzy phrases should be avoided if you want to make your point effectively. Mike Lutz {allegra,seismo}!rochester!ritcv!mjl