Definitions aren’t meant to fully convey
the meanings of words
in all their complexities and nuances
definitions operate as hints
to help us with a starting point
and as we become more familiar with terms
new functions and usages become apparent
until those words are added to our lexicon
like our conversations with one another
each conversation adding definition
to our understanding of the other’s existence.
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021 at 3:23 AM UTC
Definitions aren’t meant to fully convey
the meanings of words
in all their complexities and nuances
definitions operate as hints
to help us with a starting point
and as we become more familiar with terms
new functions and usages become apparent
until those words are added to our lexicon
like our conversations with one another
each conversation adding definition
to our understanding of the other’s existence.
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