Functional Shift: Changing a noun into a verb (to "google" something). Acronyms: Creating words from initials (NASA, laser). The Digital Frontier
Latin and Greek: Scientific and academic terminology (biology, curriculum). all english words
The internet has accelerated the growth of the English vocabulary more than any other invention in history. Memes, social media trends, and gaming culture create new words overnight. While some of these are fleeting, many eventually find their way into "official" dictionaries once they demonstrate staying power. Functional Shift: Changing a noun into a verb
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