On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 5:05 AM, Robert Klemme <shortcutter / googlemail.com> wrote: > On 05.04.2008 23:33, Todd Benson wrote: > > > > > a FalseClass object or a NilClass object will be logistically false. > > > Note though that "logistical" != "logical" - two quite different pairs of shoes. :-) > > That's being a little nitpicky. > Absolutely! > > I think either word works in this > > case, but I understand what you meant :-) > If by "works" you mean "can be understood" then, yes. If you say that the > word can be placed there from a language point of view, also yes. I do > believe though that "logistically" is semantically misplaced here. :-)) As long as we're being pedantic. logical |ljikl| adjective of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument : a logical impossibility. characterized by clear, sound reasoning : the information is displayed in a simple and logical fashion. (of an action, development, decision, etc.) natural or sensible given the circumstances : it is a logical progression from the job before. capable of clear rational thinking : her logical mind. DERIVATIVES logically |-ik()l| |ldk()li| adverb : such a situation is logically impossible. logistics |ljistiks; l-| plural noun [treated as sing. or pl. ] the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies : the logistics and costs of a vaccination campaign. Military the organization of moving, housing, and supplying troops and equipment. the commercial activity of transporting goods to customers : [as modifier ] Germany's largest beverage logistics organization. logistic |ljistik; l-| adjective of or relating to logistics : logistic problems. DERIVATIVES logistically |-tik()l| |ldst1k()li| adverb So can't see how "logistically false" is meaningful without a lot of stretching. -- Rick DeNatale My blog on Ruby http://talklikeaduck.denhaven2.com/