The proper usage of the term 'extra-' in correct English usage has nothing to to do with politics or religion, Holston. And YOU are wrong yet again, for 'extras' as you cited was a NOUN: the 'extra-' as an adjectival prefix is not identical. Again, the 'overlapping' meaning between the two usages is that of EXCUSION, as a 'spare' is not necessary nor strictly part of the 'set'.......
It's a pity that your arrogant ignorance prevents you from the normal behavior of using a comment to review your position and tae the opportunity to learn. Instead, you've chosen to try to BS your way past the fact that you made a simple little nit-picking error. 'Extra' doesn't mean 'pseudo' or 'false': it means 'OUTSIDE OF' as in 'extra-terrestrial'. IOW, 'not' - as in 'non-canonical'.
Why do I now suspect that if Holtston finds himself disagreeing with Strunck and White on usage, he'll comfort himself by presuming 'they're Jews' ???
You don't have to take my word for the correct usage, Holston: there are plenty of places to look it up.
It's a pity that your arrogant ignorance prevents you from the normal behavior of using a comment to review your position and tae the opportunity to learn. Instead, you've chosen to try to BS your way past the fact that you made a simple little nit-picking error. 'Extra' doesn't mean 'pseudo' or 'false': it means 'OUTSIDE OF' as in 'extra-terrestrial'. IOW, 'not' - as in 'non-canonical'.
Why do I now suspect that if Holtston finds himself disagreeing with Strunck and White on usage, he'll comfort himself by presuming 'they're Jews' ???
You don't have to take my word for the correct usage, Holston: there are plenty of places to look it up.
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