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If dxb is correct in his reasoning (which seems logical), it sounds like the further v. farther debate to me:
Farther is used when describing distance (as in far, farther), and
Further is used when describing time.
Likewise it would seem extensible deals with something tangible and extendable does not (in its true meaning anyway; I've heard things like "extendable umbrella" and whatnot quite often).
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted extendable vs. extensible belligerentyouth 01/18/05 10:48 AM Re: extendable vs. extensible Faldage 01/18/05 11:08 AM Re: extendable vs. extensible dxb 01/18/05 11:38 AM Re: extendable vs. extensible belligerentyouth 01/18/05 12:03 PM Re: extendable vs. extensible Wordwind 01/18/05 12:56 PM Re: extendable vs. extensible wsieber 01/18/05 02:07 PM Re: extendable vs. extensible Zed 01/18/05 11:47 PM Re: extendable vs. extensible Wordwind 01/19/05 09:41 PM Re: extendable vs. extensible AniamL 01/19/05 10:40 PM Re: extendable vs. extensible Jackie 01/18/05 06:06 PM Re: extendable vs. extensible TheFallibleFiend 01/18/05 08:57 PM
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