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Why is ensquare not a word when encircle is ?

Geometrical discrimination
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The prefix "en" comes from Latin and only goes on words, such as "circle", that are similarly derived. "Square" comes from Greek and can only be modified by appropriate Greek prefixes.

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UDontKnowMe · 80-89, M
Because circling something is not a comparable action to squaring something.
cycleman · 61-69, M
the ensuing process to think .... enclosed took it covered the square
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
I am not ensure.

 
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