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Very bad examples. You’re just saying that a lot of common words have multiple meanings based on the context. None of those meanings is prevalent as in using cr
by camillomiller 9y ago
Very bad examples.
You’re just saying that a lot of common words have multiple meanings based on the context. None of those meanings is prevalent as in using crypto now for shortening cryptocurrency.
I think that “Rubber” being used to indicate a condom is just a very plain synecdoche.
All the other meanings are there, still.
Plus, rubber’s main meaning is still referring to the material