Metman2012 scrive:

On 22/04/2013 09:48, Buchan Meteo wrote:
There are some posts in this thread that I do not get to see because
the poster has been kill-filed with the 'forever' option. However, I
have been made aware of certain comments and I feel obliged to set the
record straight.

You should not attempt to use the word 'minuscule' until you have
learned how to spell it. I suggest a dictionary.

Thank you for reading (:

At the risk of being a pedant (which is what I am), both variants are
acceptable nowadays (miniscule being used since C19th). This is
according to OED (and others) - but it suggests not using it formal
contexts. I would assume that uk.sc.weather isn't formal.....

HTH

Malcolm

I have three versions of the OED. the Shorter (2 volume) Concise (1
volume) and Pocket.

None state the above. I no longer have access to the latest full 20+
volume version.

The Shorter OED lists the variant spelling without comment other than to
see the real spelling.
....
The Concise OED lists only the correct spelling and states:

The correct spelling is minuscule rather than miniscule. The latter is a
common error, which has arisen by analogy with other words beginning with
mini-, where the meaning is also 'very small'.
....
The Pocket OED lists only the correct spelling and states:

The correct spelling is minuscule with a u after the n.
....
Chambers, the other authoritative English dictionary lists the -i- as a
variant spelling of the correct spelling.
....

So, at the risk of being a pedant, I rest my case.


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Gianna
Peterhead, Scotland