Is it 'disc' or 'disk'?

[OldBloke]

I wanted to know so did some research this morning.

There's lots of wordy info on the history of usage of both forms but one page gave me the easy way to remember which is the correct usage (in most cases).

If it's round it's a disc

If it's square it's a disk

Sorted

[Chaosphere]

This is weirdly interesting, thanks!

I bet this is something I randomly flit between without even realising it!

:lmfao:

[Penfold]

Love this sort of etymology stuff ... :thumbsup:

[SithAfrikaan]

I bet this is something I randomly flit between without even realising it!

:lmfao:

Well, that would be because you have a head a little bit like a disK :norty:

[Galatoni]

I just remember 'disk' from my Amiga days.

[Jamoe]

Ha, I just assumed they were US/UK variations of spellings. TIL.

That said... what's a MiniDisc :g:Isn't that a square?

Music Industry - disc
Computer Hardare - disk

I can't cope with this rabbit hole