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Though neither is incorrect, the preferred spelling is "cords", not "chords". We should probably try to be consistent in our spelling. See [[Wikipedia:Vocal cords#Spelling]]. -- {{User:Ryangibsonstewart/sig}} 19:29, 27 May 2008 (EDT)
Though neither is incorrect, the preferred spelling is "cords", not "chords". We should probably try to be consistent in our spelling. See [[Wikipedia:Vocal cords#Spelling]]. -- {{User:Ryangibsonstewart/sig}} 19:29, 27 May 2008 (EDT)
* I always thought everyone spelled it "vocal cords". A cord is like a string... a chord is a musical note. I never knew there was ever any ambiguity until I read the Wikipedia article. ([[User:Admin|Admin]] 23:25, 27 May 2008 (EDT))

Revision as of 03:25, 28 May 2008

Ability Naming Conventions
The following sources are used for determining evolved human ability names, in order:
1. Canon Sources Episodes
Webisodes,
Graphic Novels,
iStories,
Heroes Evolutions
3. Secondary Sources Episode commentary,
Interviews,
Heroes: Survival
4. Common names for abilities Names from other works
5. Descriptions of abilities Descriptions
6. Possessor's name If no non-speculative
description is possible

Note: The highlighted row represents the level of the source used to determine appearance alteration's name.
Source/Explanation
"Appearance alteration" is the ability name listed in Connie's assignment tracker profile.

Oh Here It Goes Here It Goes Again

"... the ability to alter people's appearances." It's right there. :D --NellaBishop 04:05, 27 May 2008 (EDT)

  • Oh, didn't notice the vocal chords thing. That's what happens when I read it at 4 AM. :| --NellaBishop 15:17, 27 May 2008 (EDT)
    • The tracker: "Adaptive Appearance Manifestation." --Riddler 15:30, 27 May 2008 (EDT)
      • The manifestation part is in small print on the right side. It says "Apperarance alteration" in big print where the ability name normally goes.--MiamiVolts (talk) 15:37, 27 May 2008 (EDT)

chords/cords

Though neither is incorrect, the preferred spelling is "cords", not "chords". We should probably try to be consistent in our spelling. See Wikipedia:Vocal cords#Spelling. -- RyanGibsonStewart (talk) 19:29, 27 May 2008 (EDT)

  • I always thought everyone spelled it "vocal cords". A cord is like a string... a chord is a musical note. I never knew there was ever any ambiguity until I read the Wikipedia article. (Admin 23:25, 27 May 2008 (EDT))