Look, I get the distinction between descriptive and prescriptive dictionaries, but if words have any value that elevates them beyond mere mouth noises, it can only be their ability to transmit concepts from one person to another.
Words that are used to mean even subtly different things distort our ability to understand and be understood. That's important because it defeats the purpose of communicating.
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@stuartblair On the contrary, dear sir -- a larger vocabulary improves communication.
Incumbent upon the one who does not know is the responsibility to learn those nuances.
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