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The words '''bloc''' and '''block''' are identical in pronunciation and derivation; they are close in meaning. It is important in writing to distinguish them. '''''Bloc''''' is the rarer, and not often used outside academia. When in doubt, choose the one with the '-k-'. | The words '''bloc''' and '''block''' are identical in pronunciation and derivation; they are close in meaning. It is important in writing to distinguish them. '''''Bloc''''' is the rarer, and not often used outside academia. When in doubt, choose the one with the '-k-'. | ||
*'''Bloc''' (sometimes [[italic]]ized '''''bloc''''') is the French word from which both English words are derived. (In turn, it came from a common [[Germanic]] [[etymological root|root]] ''blukką'' 'beam, log'), reflected in Middle Dutch ''blok'', 'treetrunk and Old Dutch ''blok'', 'log'.) | *'''Bloc''' (sometimes [[italic]]ized '''''bloc''''') is the French word from which both English words are derived. (In turn, it came from a common [[Germanic]] [[etymological root|root]] ''blukką'' 'beam, log'), reflected in Middle Dutch ''blok'', 'treetrunk and Old Dutch ''blok'', 'log'.) | ||
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| + | "In Continental politics, a combination of divergent political parties which supports the government in power. Also transferred, a combination of persons, groups, parties, or nations formed to foster a particular interest. Also attributive, as in bloc vote = block vote n."(''[[OED]]'', 1933, with earlioest citation 1903). | ||
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Revision as of 23:38, 31 March 2020
The words bloc and block are identical in pronunciation and derivation; they are close in meaning. It is important in writing to distinguish them. Bloc is the rarer, and not often used outside academia. When in doubt, choose the one with the '-k-'.
- Bloc (sometimes italicized bloc) is the French word from which both English words are derived. (In turn, it came from a common Germanic root blukką 'beam, log'), reflected in Middle Dutch blok, 'treetrunk and Old Dutch blok, 'log'.)
"In Continental politics, a combination of divergent political parties which supports the government in power. Also transferred, a combination of persons, groups, parties, or nations formed to foster a particular interest. Also attributive, as in bloc vote = block vote n."(OED, 1933, with earlioest citation 1903).
