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7. Words are symbols for things. They are not the thing.

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 08:47 AM

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My problem with them is they tend to divide things into black and white, when in reality, it’s all grey.

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I don't get the word "incredible" [View all] Pototan Saturday OP

That is one definition UpInArms Saturday #1

Ya, I read the dictionary meaning Pototan Saturday #3

Terms of exaggeration aren't uncommon Happy Hoosier Saturday #9

Awful as in full of awe. The Wizard Saturday #2

Incredible and incredibly, are meaningless adjectives jimmy the one Saturday #5

Fine. Uncredible then Conjuay Saturday #6

Words are symbols for things. They are not the thing. multigraincracker Saturday #7

English can indeed be a rather confusing language..... anciano Saturday #8

I sometimes use it surreptitiously in that context bigtree Saturday #10

I share your opinion about the misuse of the word "incredible". CoopersDad Saturday #11

Incredible equals unbelievable Cerulean Southpaw Saturday #12