I can’t come up with a good reason why it’s spelled “collectible” and not “collectable”. After all, it does refer to something we are able to collect.
I have to go now, because my testacles hurt.
The general rule is add able to roots that can stand alone and ible to roots that cannot stand alone. There are exceptions, however.
Both -able and -ible come from the Latin -abilis (sometimes rendered as -ibilus) and are essentially interchangeable. When each is to be used is subject to the usual vaguaries of the English language. Unless, of course, you follow this rule:
from Dictionary.com
…sometimes rendered as -ibilis.
word-IBLE is a noun. insurance deductible, 1920’s style collectibles, dirigible (aka zeppelins)
word-ABLE is a verb. tax deductable, collectable death rays, inflammable
Ah. (Assuming by verb, you mean adjective)
So collectibles are collectable?
dang! :smack: That’s two threads in a row I’ve jacked up.
Sure as hell got my little death rays joke in though, didn’t I! :rolleyes:
RisIBLE. Very risIBLE. SensIBLE…bIBLE? Wait! That’s a noun! Never mind. I have to go home now.
I guess in a way, this confirms my suspicion that the Bible is babble.
A cite for the reason behind -able v. -ible.
Peaceabilitude, dude.