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  1. Naïve, naïf, naïvety, naïveté - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Oct 18, 2020 · I have two related questions about the word "naïve" and its relatives. The first is, shouldn't it be "naïf" if the subject is male? I've been told that it's correct to use the correct ending of …

  2. orthography - Is it spelt "naïve" or "naive"? - English Language ...

    Possible Duplicate: “Whereäs” as an alternative spelling of “whereas” I've always wondered which is the correct spelling: "naïve" or "naive"? Are both correct, and it is just

  3. Why 'aye aye sir' instead of 'yes sir' in naval response?

    Oct 21, 2014 · From Wikipedia, I know Aye aye sir is used in a naval response. I want know the origin of why Aye aye sir is used here? Another question: when I saw TV series A Song of Ice and Fire, I …

  4. "Naïve" vs "Ignorant" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    What is the difference between naïve and ignorant? I want to make sure I understand the proper meaning and connotation of each word. For example, how would you describe a person who makes …

  5. What is the / is there any meaningful difference between the two ...

    Oct 12, 2012 · I'm under the impression that this word has an accent-free spelling. As tchrist said, this accent-free spelling is probably due to the lack of dieresis on many typewriters, at least in an …