The "V-14" Problem

Authors

Dmitri A. Borgmann

Abstract

In a previous article, we explored the problem of finding 14-letter words and names beginning with the letter C and alternating their consonants and vowels regularly: words such as COLONIZABILITY and CAPACITATIVELY. Although C is a very common first letter in English words and we exerted herculean efforts, we were able to find only 14 single, solidly-written words conforming to the conditions imposed on the problem, and 12 two-word terms. Those conditions excluded obsolete, dialectal, slang, and colloquial words, and outright coinages.

Recommended Citation

Borgmann, Dmitri A. (1995) "The "V-14" Problem," Word Ways: Vol. 28 : Iss. 2 , Article 2.
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