Jos, Case (sorry Krimel), et al This is kinda my point. Synonyms like definitions are clearly context (usage) dependent - dynamic things (or for the pedants - not entirely static things) PROVIDED that context accompanies the definition. As I commented to Arlo, most meaning is fortunately not attached to the definition, but to the usage, and not all usage is intellectual.
The way I look at definitions, is they are an attempt at "distinctions" - the first cut is the deepest in taxonomy / ontology - and the process of their use can lead to deep distinctions becoming "divisions" - silos, barriers to real communication. I prefer a balance of unity to a world made entirely of divisions. Nothing against definitions in their place, but I am against defintions as an exclusive pre-condition to communication and interaction. Processes without pre-conditions. Ring any bells ? Ian On 5/1/07, Krimel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > [Jos] > Ha! I was honsetly halfway through writing this before Rons message poppoed > up... > > Definition: ok so the dictionary says what it says, but usage in language IS > what it actually means to each of us. > > For me the real "definition of definition" comes from what it isn't not what > it is, its different from "description" and also from "metaphor", "similie", > "analogy" etc etc. > Cant actually think of any direct synonyms for "definition". > > The diagnostic tool for detecting a definition is in the way its stated not > in what it means or whether its accurate, you define a definition by the > intent of the person who offers it. > > [Krimel] > So you are say that the meaning of a word is determined by its context? > > > moq_discuss mailing list > Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. > http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org > Archives: > http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ > http://moq.org.uk/pipermail/moq_discuss_archive/ > moq_discuss mailing list Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org Archives: http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ http://moq.org.uk/pipermail/moq_discuss_archive/
