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[–] ShortFuse@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

When I document code I have this problem with indices vs indexes.

[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago

which can lead to crises of errata

[–] tiredofsametab@kbin.run 1 points 3 months ago

I mostly write 'indexes' these days when I'm not on autopilot, in part since not all of my coworkers have a high English proficiency and just following the normal +(e)s plural makes it easier. My brain really does not want me to write 'matrixes' however (and indeed, my dictionary in this browser is fine with 'indexes' but not 'matrixes'). I also try not to be pedantic with verbs whose irregular forms have become less common than their "incorrect" (at least when I was taught) forms. "Shined" being one of these, but I am sure there are more.