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> Words have a history and carry their original intentions with them alongside their current meaning. Respectfully, I disagree. Words are fluid and shift meani
by imgabe 6y ago
> Words have a history and carry their original intentions with them alongside their current meaning.
Respectfully, I disagree. Words are fluid and shift meanings constantly throughout time. Words are not sentient and do not carry anything in and of themselves. Meanings are assigned by people based on context. It is quite clear from the context where these words are used what meaning is intended. To discern another meaning based on an obsolete and irrelevant context requires deliberate misinterpretation.