vaughn tan
@vt
seeking a word each for the following 2 definitions definition 1: "Using the same word to refer to many different things" definition 2: "Using a word with a specifically understood meaning to refer to something with a different meaning." anyone?
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vaughn tan
@vt
actually, here are the updated 2 definitions for which i'm looking for words definition 1: "Using one word with a specific meaning to refer to many different things with different meanings" definition 2: "Using one word with a specific meaning to refer to something with a specific different meaning." anyone?
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tony mf
@tonymf
a related word to both these things is definitional “creep”
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vaughn tan
@vt
yes def def — but again doesn't q work for the specific use i have in mind tho i guess "risk" has gradually expanded to much not-knowing causing confusion and reduced effectiveness 😂
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