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What a Difference an 'E' Makes opus 476

26 November 2024 1215 Hours Linguistics, Philosophy
It has been determined that 'demure'
Is the chosen word for 2024.
This word has been used, but more,
Has been most often checked out for its meaning;
Thus being 'quietly modest', 'reserved', or 'serious'.
The final 'E' causes the 'u' to elongate to 'you're'.

The 'twin' with no final 'E' is demur,
Meaning 'to make exception' or 'object'.
The absent 'E' causes the 'u' to sound like 'purr'.
Without these 'rules', an unfamiliar speaker
Might not sound out a difference,
And thus might not understand the huge difference.

How many 'tiny' differences' in life
Do we encounter and navigate,
Often without a thought as to just why.
THAT is indeed something to contemplate.