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

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 …

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 …

Jan 2, 2014 · As these terms are defined in online dictionaries, ignorant means a lack of education, while naïve means a lack of worldly experience. What is the practical difference …

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 …

Aug 4, 2023 · Not a linguistics expert, just another Brit who also pronounces it almost 'nigh-eve' I think what you're hearing is a stray 'y' in the middle. More 'nigh-yeve' or even 'na-yeve'. This is …

The origin of "naive" is the French word " naïve ". (Notice that the French " naïve " is italicized) As a French word, it is spelled naïve or naïf. (French adjectives have grammatical gender; naïf is …

Aug 25, 2016 · Is there a single word (adjective) in English to describe an extremely naive (almost dumb) person? Example 1: you get a phishing email or an email with a malware attachment - …

I understand why naïve is spelled with two dots, and that those dots are called a diaeresis. What I do not understand is whether the use of a diaeresis is legal in English; is it? Other than na...

Jun 21, 2019 · Also a possible duplicate: What is an adjective that means a person that easily trusts others?, where gullible and naive appear. But none of the suggestions, not even OP's …