English is exporting not only words but grammar into other languages. expiation, prophylactic

Words are the most visible and common form of exchange. But they are not the deepest. Germans are noticing that English is changing their fixed phrases, and even grammar


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English is exporting not only words but grammar into other languages
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prophylactic

/ˌprɒfɪˈlaktɪk/

adjective

1. 1.

   intended to prevent disease.

   
   

   "prophylactic measures"

expiation

/ɛkspɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

1. the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement.

   
   

   "an act of public expiation"