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bflentje · Geocacher Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 3673

Not sure why it bothers me enough to post this thread, I know it's stupid. On more than one cache listing occasion this weekend I've seen the word coordinates written as co-ordinates. I am wondering out loud why people spell it like that? Don't bother lambasting me, I am not bothered THAT much. I am more curious than anything else.

minnesotabrad · Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject:

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co·or·di·nate Audio Help /adj., n. koʊˈɔrdnɪt, -dnˌeɪt; v. koʊˈɔrdnˌeɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[adj., n. koh-awr-dn-it, -dn-eyt; v. koh-awr-dn-eyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation adjective, noun, verb, -nat·ed, -nat·ing.
–adjective 1. of the same order or degree; equal in rank or importance.
2. involving coordination.
3. Mathematics. using or pertaining to systems of coordinates.
4. Grammar. of the same rank in grammatical construction, as Jack and Jill in the phrase Jack and Jill, or got up and shook hands in the sentence He got up and shook hands.
–noun 5. a person or thing of equal rank or importance; an equal.
6. Mathematics. any of the magnitudes that serve to define the position of a point, line, or the like, by reference to a fixed figure, system of lines, etc.
7. coordinates, articles of clothing, furniture, or the like, harmonizing in color, material, or style, designed to be worn or used together.
–verb (used with object) 8. to place or class in the same order, rank, division, etc.
9. to place or arrange in proper order or position.
10. to combine in harmonious relation or action.
–verb (used without object) 11. to become coordinate.
12. to assume proper order or relation.
13. to act in harmonious combination.

Also, co-or·di·nate.

If you put it in either way in Word spell check accepts it also. I like to see it a coordinates as well.

spinowner · Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject:

Those who have done my "Witch Weigh Is Rite" cache probably have figured out that stuff like this bugs me too. The right way is the right way.
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casinoman · Geocacher Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 374

Isn’t it amazing what gets into our lexicon? Remember ain’t was not a word for many years and now it is. Or how about the word ax now the kids ax you a question (that is my personal pet peeve) If you can’t speak English don’t speak.

spinowner · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 7:42 am Post subject:

firstbass · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:08 am Post subject: Re: It isn't CO-ORDINATES

LucidOndine · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:15 am Post subject:

I'm guessing the word was probably originally made from the two words 'coordinated ordinals' or 'coupled ordinals' which may have been originally hyphenated at the time they were first used together.

I'll take co-ordinates or coordinates over two words any day. I prefer coordinates.
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Marsha and Silent Bob · Past MnGCA President Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 6261

casinoman · Geocacher Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 374

NeoAddict · Geocacher Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 189

I've never quite understood the point of saying ax. It's like they want to be seen as stupid.

I use coordinates, not co-ordinates.

spinowner · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 1:24 pm Post subject:

"Ax" is a common mispronunciation, but I don't think it's anything significant. Midwesterners pronounce "our" as "are". Texans pronounce "right" as "rat". Pretty much the same thing.
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minnesotabrad · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 1:43 pm Post subject:

Jeet?
Not chet.
Gona?
Maybe suppen latr.

Pear Head · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:33 am Post subject:

The mathematical discussion is here:

http://www.mngca.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3843&highlight=
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