formulae vs. formula??

[scrupul0us]

Is this just a matter of linguistics?... i see it occasionally on the board

 

[Aladin Akyurek]

There is a tendency to invoke "formulas" in lieu of "formulae". And I expect this usage to win in the end.

 

[The Tamer]

Formulae, though correct, sounds too , er, latin for my liking. i feel like a snob when I say it.

oh man... I'm bound to upset someone now.

 

[RichardS]

I don't see anything "snobbish" about using correct English. I've always used formulae, and will continue to do so. Alas, Aladin is probably on the money, and formulas will win out, as far as popular usage goes, in the end.

The other issue with formulas, where does the apostrophe go?

Richard

 

[tails]

The other issue with formulas, where does the apostrophe go?

Richard

It doesn't go anywhere, it is just what it is. you dont need an apostrophe for formulas to what i know...
Oh yeah i like your signature, of course being an aussie man myself... lol

 

[RichardS]

The other issue with formulas, where does the apostrophe go?

It doesn't go anywhere, ...

It's a joke, directed principally at Todd Bardoni and Sonny Bop etc.

 

[maudulator]

To The Tamer:

I think I love you! Your answer is purrrrfect!!

 

[tails]

Yeah The Tamer is right, you feel snobbish saying formulae. It makes you seem like one of those really rich people that are sticking their noses up at everyone else who has less money than they do.

 

[Fergus]

No doubt the people who opt for formulas also put Addendums in their Reports! Bill Gates has already done enough damage to the English language why compound it?

 

[Zack Barresse]

Ooh, ouch. It's becoming quite crowded in here. Getting slammed for the misfortune of some other poor (okay, richest man in the world) schmuck.