From: eckinator
2010/4/12 John Sessoms <jsessoms...@nc.rr.com>:
> From: eckinator
>>>
>>> more unobtrusive
>>
>> or less obtrusive if you prefer proper english =/
>
> What's improper about "more unobtrusive"?
In my understanding un- means not, i.e. zero. Thus, more unobtrusive
means less than zero obtrusive. I doubt there is such a thing. It is
like the more perfrect solution.
Actually, it means not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent.
As such, "more" is a suitable modifier.
"More" unobtrusive == more inconspicuous, more unassertive or more
reticent in addition to indicating a greater degree of "not obtrusiveness."
There's no improper English in the construction.
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