"Extensible" vs. "extendible" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Nov 7, 2012 · Extensible was, through the mid-20th century, the most common form, but today it trails extendable by a substantial margin, while extendible continues to appear infrequently. …
Best word for "unable to change"
Aug 23, 2012 · I'm looking for a word that is the opposite of "adaptable." I would like to say "unadaptable," but that's not a real word according to my dictionary. So, what's the best word …
What does "too on the nose" mean? - English Language & Usage …
May 25, 2015 · In the acting/script/play/film world, "too on the nose" is a pretty common phrase which means lacking in sub-text, too obvious, having neither subtlety nor sophistication. In life, …
capitalization - Should the X in "X-ray" be capitalized? - English ...
Feb 21, 2018 · Wikipedia capitalizes the X. Wiktionary says that x-ray is the alternative spelling of X-ray, not the other way round. Merriam-Webster capitalizes the noun but not the verb, noting …
How do you quote a passage that has used '[sic]' mistakenly?
May 12, 2011 · The problem with anything other than the first option is that if you then quote those, into a third level of siccing or beyond, then you will be required by poetic imperative to …