2007-09-06 03:31:14 · 4 answers · asked by Calchas 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
It is the communicator’s responsibility to ensure that the meaning of the word is agreed upon and understood with the recipient of the communication
2007-09-06 03:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by grey_worms 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If swear words were just like other words what would be the purpose in using them. Most people use swear words for effect, to give emphasis to a statement. There are those who can,t get through a sentence without using profanity, and others who feel the need to put sweary,s in the middle of words. Ever hit your thumb with a hammer? There s nothing like a few F#cks to help ease the pain. I have no F@cking idea who decided they were bad, but God bless the ancient dude that invented them.
2016-04-03 06:36:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person who comes up with them. Although meanings are superfluous and can take on new meanings. For instance I've been hearing someone say 'Dank' all the time. I couldn't figure out if this refered to a good or bad thing because it was being used in reference to many things. I still haven't figured it out, but I really don't want to hear people walking around using dank as a comment on anything.
2007-09-06 03:40:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 and #3 ... to varying degrees.
Usually it is those with the most social control (those that people respect and admire) that pull the levers and make the changes. The media gets a say in transmitting that to the masses, and they can edit it.
But essentially.... yes.... the meaning of words is often determined purely by common use.
2007-09-06 03:37:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋