2007-01-24 08:27:00 · 3 answers · asked by brownhole 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A collectible is a noun-- "This vase is a collectible."
Collectable is a modifyer-- "This vase is collectable." As in, able to be collected.
If I knew the sentence you were referring to, I'd be more able to give you a correct answer. There are numerous grammar sites online that you could refer to, to determine if the word you're using is correct. Also, with Microsoft Word, if you have enabledthe grammar check (or not disabled it, since most of the time when it's installed in your computer it's enabled), a green line will come up under your sentence if you've used the wrong variation.
2007-01-24 08:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by Eliza79 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it may depend on which dictionary you consult.
Mine just says "COLLECTABLE or COLLECTIBLE - " then goes on to give its definition both as an adjective, and a noun, with no further remark. So each form of the word means exactly the same as the other.
2007-01-25 06:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by bh8153 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you mean.
"collectable" means "able to be collected" like a bill that is due.
"collectible" means an object that is collected, like porcelain dolls or stamps.
2007-01-24 16:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by parrotjohn2001 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋