There was a recent letter to the editor regarding the use of the term “homeless.” The writer of the letter mentioned the correct word is “unhouseable.”

I understand the point being made but, I was using an online dictionary and found there is no such word or term.

My computer uses the latest software, and the spell check associated with the Yahoo email application doesn’t recognize “unhouseable” and tries to correct the spelling.

There are terms in our English language that cannot be modified by adding a “un” to the beginning of a word. Example: the ball player quit the game. Not, the ball player unplayed the game.

I’m surprised the editors did not proofread the letter.

By the way, if I am inaccurate in my findings, please excuse me. I have no editor at home.

There was a recent letter to the editor regarding the use of the term “homeless.” The writer of the letter mentioned the correct word is “unhouseable.”

I understand the point being made but, I was using an online dictionary and found there is no such word or term. My computer uses the latest software, and the spell check associated with the Yahoo email application doesn’t recognize “unhouseable” and tries to correct the spelling.

There are terms in our English language that cannot be modified by adding a “un” to the beginning of a word. Example: the ball player quit the game. Not, the ball player unplayed the game.

I’m surprised the editors did not proofread the letter.

By the way, if I am inaccurate in my findings, please excuse me. I have no editor at home.