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Between “mediocre” & “mediocrity” In Nigerian English by MAYOWAAK: 8:10pm On Apr 02, 2013
Curiously, the word “mediocrity” appears to be one of the most abused, or wrongly used words by even scholars in Nigeria. All English dictionaries list the word as an “adjective”, a qualifier. But in Nigeria, most users have turned it to a “Proper Noun” and so whoever puts up a mediocre performance as a “mediocre”. There is no such word in any English dictionary. The correct word is “mediocrity”. Anybody that showcases a mediocre performance is called a “mediocrity”. Please check this up in your dictionary. That is the beginning of the war against mediocrity in Nigeria. Note Please: It is not correct to call anyone a “mediocre”. The correct word is “mediocrity”. The word mediocrity is used both as a “Common and Proper Noun”.
Re: Between “mediocre” & “mediocrity” In Nigerian English by sholay2011(m): 10:24am On Apr 03, 2013
I'm sorry but you've even confused me more in your post.
Tnx for bringing it to notice, lemme check my dictionary.
Re: Between “mediocre” & “mediocrity” In Nigerian English by MAYOWAAK: 12:30pm On Feb 24, 2021
Interesting

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