• Rachelhazideas@lemmy.world
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    14 hours ago

    For all intensive purposes, the meaning of words matters less than how we use it. Irregardless of how we decimate it’s meaning, so long as we get the point across there is no need to nip it in the butt. Most people could care less.

  • michaelmrose@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    Well. Sort of.

    Some terminology is better defined by how the relevant experts use it. It’s singular and precise definition is required for any useful dialogue. If 99% of people call a kidney a liver but doctors call it a kidney its a kidney.

    Some terminology evolves and is used differently by different groups. Sometimes the more illiterate group flattens the language by removing nuance or even entirely removing a concept from a language with no replacement. Arguably both definitions may be common usage but one is worse and using it means you are.

  • Digit@lemmy.wtf
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    10 hours ago
    1. I imagine you’re using “everyone” wrong.
    2. Not necessarily so. Use your imagination.
  • Geth@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    17 hours ago

    I’ve allready to rite we’ll, but than my conscious sad, “For get the rules,” so I let my lose ideals led me. I’m two stubborn to accept that I should of staid in school.

  • wowwoweowza@lemmy.world
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    17 hours ago

    What if I told you that if everyone uses a word the “wrong” way, in slightly different ways, it’s wrong?