👉 Pettifogulize is a term in linguistics that refers to the process of transforming or altering language by changing its meaning, tone, or style. This can be achieved through various methods, including changes in word order, contraction, and variation in sentence structure.
For example, if someone were to say "I'm sorry," they might change it to "I'm so sorry" or "Sorry I'm sorry." This change could make the original statement more complex or less direct, depending on
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