Theirs, too, is the word-coining genius, as if thought plunged into a sea of words and came up dripping.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some people have a natural gift for creating new words as if drawing from a vast source.
- In plain terms
- They are geniuses at making new words, like diving into a sea of language.
- What can you take from it?
- Some naturally invent words with great skill.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do words come from?
- Do you enjoy making new terms?
Another view
New words may not always be understood by others.
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