[drpix]

"Yawn, another “journalist” doesn’t understand the word “decimated”."

Decimate Etymology Excerpt:

"The word decimate has a grisly etymology. It derives from a Latin military term meaning “to execute every tenth man in an army unit”— the penalty for a failed mutiny. As a result, some sticklers insist that the English word decimate should be used only to indicate “destroying a fraction of something” rather than “destroy completely” or “utterly wipe out.” Who’s right? This is part of a complete episode."

The audio of that episode (@ 39:40): LINK

In short, the word changed from its original historical meaning centuries ago.

[treetopsandroofs]

Nope.

Others got it, am not concerned with a “Who’s right?” debate, thanks.

Have a nice day.

[Flaming Conservative]

In short, the word changed from its original historical meaning centuries ago.

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I HATE when that happens!