Talk:semi-aquatic

This term should not be hyphenated; see http://www.onelook.com/?w=semiaquatic&ls=a and http://www.onelook.com/?w=semi-aquatic&ls=a. WolfmanSF (talk) 05:28, 10 August 2015 (UTC)


 * There's no "should" about it. It's often used this way, and I believe this form occurs in dictionaries. It's a question of taste, like antismoking vs. anti-smoking. Equinox ◑ 19:32, 12 August 2015 (UTC)


 * No, it does not occur in dictionaries. It doesn't help to pontificate if you haven't done your research. The hyphen is incorrect, without qualification, in both U.S. and British/world English (see http://www.onelook.com/?w=semi-aquatic&ls=a and http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/english/semiaquatic?q=semi-aquatic). It is not a question of taste; those who use it this way are mistaken. WolfmanSF (talk) 19:59, 9 December 2015 (UTC)


 * We are a descriptive dictionary (like all major dictionaries) and therefore go by usage, not by "should" or snobbish opinions. If you dispute the existence of the term, take it to WT:RFV where (if you are correct) you will have no problem in getting it removed from this site. Equinox ◑ 00:55, 10 December 2015 (UTC)