Lost Positives: Rediscovering Forgotten Words in the English Language

The video explores the concept of 'lost positives,' words that have fallen out of use in their positive form but remain in their negative form. It discusses examples like 'Nosant,' 'Ruthful,' 'Feck,' and 'Gorm,' and highlights imposters like 'Whelmed' and 'Inflammable.' The video also touches on the humorous use of these words in literature and encourages the revival of genuine lost positives.

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