Curious Omission In New-Style Formats

[Lawrence D’Oliveiro]

On Friday, July 15, 2016 at 5:11:46 AM UTC+12, Ian wrote:
> Just because it's already common to use the wrong term doesn't mean
> the usage should be promulgated further.

Yes of course. The only logically-acceptable meaning of “mantissa” is “female mantis”, and any other usage is to be the immediate target of derisive laughter and scorn.