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Never heard that before.
The rule as I know it is that '-or' is used with Latinate words, like
predictor and indicator, and '-er' is used with Anglo-Saxon words
(miller, hammer). Vendor is latinate; seller is AS.
Regards
DanG
John Cappello wrote:
>
> Dear Levent,
>
> A predictor is one who predicts the future. A predicter is something
> used to predict the future.
>
> I believe the same holds true for indicator [one who indicates] and
> indicater [something used to indicate].Same example as above in
> context.
>
> My conclusions are based upon Latin syntax incorporated into the
> English language and I could find no clear distinction in my
> dictionary. I believe daily useage has distorted the latter to the
> point where they may be interchangeable.
>
> I am no Rhodes scholar but that is my opinion.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> John
>
> ------------------ Reply Separator --------------------
> Originally From: "Levent Erbora" <erbora@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [RT] PREDICTOR DESCOVERED
> Date: 07/18/2002 01:35am
>
> Dear John,
>
> Good points, suggestions and questions overall.
> But, pray tell, is there a difference between "INDICATER"
> and "INDICATOR"?
> How about "COMMUNICATER"? Couldn't find that one in the dictionary
> either
> ;-)
>
> Sincerely yours,
>
> Levent
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Cappello" <jvc689@xxxxxxx>
> To: "CJ Macintosh" <nidarian@xxxxxxxxx>; <realtraders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 1:25 AM
> Subject: [RT] PREDICTOR DESCOVERED
>
> > Dear Cj,
> >
> > Then why ask anyone on this list if it is tradeable. Just trade it
> > and make or lose with it. And learn how to spell "DISCOVERED". There
> > may also be a difference between "PREDICTER" and "PREDICTOR".
> >
> > If it is an accurate weather predicter you do not even have to trade
> > it. Sell it to a TV station. And why should anyone have to waste
> > their time looking in archives with such ludicrous feedback that you
> > give.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > John
> >
>
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