Words are subjective if only due to the nature of human condition. As one learns to use language one must build upon a current understanding of thought and form. Because these building blocks differ based on any number of contributing factors, ones understanding of the meaning of words must and will be highly subjective.
However to use language with the expectation that other people will understand exactly the same way you do is foolish at best [for all but the most skilled linguists].
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Date: 2006-01-12 04:52 am (UTC)However to use language with the expectation that other people will understand exactly the same way you do is foolish at best [for all but the most skilled linguists].