E-Prime

E-Prime or English Prime is simply the English language modified by prohibiting the use of the verb 'to be'.

E-Prime is motivated by the ideas of General Semantics.

Its advocates assert that the use of E-Prime leads to a less dogmatic style of writing that reduces the possibility for misunderstanding and conflict.

E-Prime can also be a tool for promoting the 'Neutral Point of View'.

See also:

• Grammatical Voice

External references:

• http://www.generalsemantics.org/Articles/E-Prime_intro.htm
• http://www.generalsemantics.org/Education/WEPrime.htm
• [Google Directory category: Reformed and Modified English]