Why should it not be the whole function of a word to denote many things? --Austin, Papers 38.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Words often cover multiple meanings or objects.
- In plain terms
- One word can name many different things.
- What can you take from it?
- Words are flexible and multi-purpose.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How many meanings does a word have?
- Is ambiguity useful?
Another view
Sometimes specific words are needed for precision.
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