Jun 2, 2012 · Which is why "useable" is considered at best an alternate spelling for "usable"; namely, there is no confusion either in the meaning or the pronunciation of "usable".

Nov 13, 2014 · Based on a comparison in Google Ngram Viewer, 'manipulable' is far and away the more commonly used word. Sometime a discrepancy like this can indicate that one term has a more …

Feb 24, 2019 · The OED lists two categories of words which begin "by" or bi; -see below. By-product belongs to the second category and is spelled with a hyphen. To the first category belong such …

Dec 16, 2014 · What is the difference between in event of, on event of and upon event of? This is a question on the basics preposition, and should not have been asked here.

When I was an architectural technician, I used the spelling cill (e.g. window cill). I knew of one architect who used sill and stated that this was the older and more correct form. My Concise Oxford

Good explanation of why it's optional in this case, although I'm not convinced that reason is the only reasonable antecedent of why. For example, the explanation why is a common usage, and I don't …

Jun 5, 2017 · Added from comments: I feel like the word re-useable carries too generic of a meaning. I would like something related to writing, paper, sheets, etc., if it is possible. Think "emptyable" or …

Jun 4, 2024 · What is the correct spelling of this word? See the discussion at (Codespell) false positive: unparseable.

Its worth noting that in the UK context and company is very important with swearing. It can be used without targeting reasonably safely in impolite society. I wouldn't think twice about calling a friend a …

Mar 2, 2015 · The proof = evidence meaning is the primary sense given in all the 6 online dictionaries I've checked in. Thus Collins has: proof n 1. any evidence that establishes or helps to establish the …