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0 pointscoderdude15y ago0 comments

When I use that word I'm conveying "doggedness: persistent determination." (It's part of my Googled vocabulary.) Either way, it's certainly meant as a compliment. :)

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mapleoin15y ago

> Either way, it's certainly meant as a complement. :)

While we're at it, you should also read this: http://www.google.com/search?q=complement+vs+compliment

coderdudeOP15y ago

Thank you, sir. I honestly didn't realize I had been using the wrong compl*ment all these years.

richbradshaw15y ago

I think the right word was compliment. Complement means goes well with, compliment means a good comment.

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