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Reply #15 - Dec 14^th, 2022 at 2:03pm

Cambridge Dictionary Changes The Definition Of 'Definition'

CAMBRIDGE — In an effort to get ahead of the ever-changing definitions of commonly used words due to evolving societal norms, the Cambridge Dictionary has announced that it has changed the definition of the word "definition."

"Whereas in the past, the term ‘definition' would, in fact, provide a very clear understanding of the actual meaning of a word, we can simply no longer inflexibly define what a definition is," said Cambridge University Professor Reginald Binghamton-Wallace in a statement regarding the landmark change. "Defining ‘definition' would potentially limit words to having actual meaning, which is no longer possible today."

The announcement was met with a mixture of confusion and uncertainty regarding the impact this would have across both academia and the general public. "So we're not even allowed to have definitions of words because the word ‘definition' isn't defined the same anymore?" asked Nashville singer-songwriter Kenny Carter when asked for comment. "What does anything mean anymore? Does anything mean anything? Or does nothing mean anything? Who am I? What is existence?"

Key decision makers at Cambridge University Press reportedly made the change in a bid to compete with the progressiveness of other popular dictionaries from Miriam-Webster and Oxford University. "We can't allow ourselves to be out-progressed," Professor Binghamton-Wallace said. "This is definitely a contest."

At publishing time, the dictionary makers were also believed to be engaged in discussions regarding adopting a new "Choose Your Own Definition" feature to potentially incorporate into its future editions, although it was at that point unclear what a "definition" was.

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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56847 Gender:	Re: NewSpeak - language shaping Reply #16 - Dec 14^th, 2022 at 7:39pm Oh no! It's the Great Reset in 'definition'.
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Frank Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 59026 Gender:	Re: NewSpeak - language shaping Reply #17 - Dec 23^rd, 2022 at 11:54am
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Reply #18 - Dec 25^th, 2022 at 8:08am

Frank wrote on Dec 14^th, 2022 at 2:03pm:

Cambridge Dictionary Changes The Definition Of 'Definition'

"Whereas in the past, the term ‘definition' would, in fact, provide a very clear understanding of the actual meaning of a word, we can simply no longer inflexibly define what a definition is," said Cambridge University Professor Reginald Binghamton-Wallace in a statement regarding the landmark change. "Defining ‘definition' would potentially limit words to having actual meaning, which is no longer possible today."

The human race is insane .

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I must have been insane to agree to the idea.

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Reply #19 - Dec 25^th, 2022 at 4:54pm

Ayn Marx wrote on Dec 25^th, 2022 at 8:08am:

Frank wrote on Dec 14^th, 2022 at 2:03pm:

Cambridge Dictionary Changes The Definition Of 'Definition'

"Whereas in the past, the term ‘definition' would, in fact, provide a very clear understanding of the actual meaning of a word, we can simply no longer inflexibly define what a definition is," said Cambridge University Professor Reginald Binghamton-Wallace in a statement regarding the landmark change. "Defining ‘definition' would potentially limit words to having actual meaning, which is no longer possible today."

The human race is insane .

insane adjective
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(informal) very stupid, crazy or dangerous
I must have been insane to agree to the idea.

I don't think it would stand up in court.

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mothra Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 36398 Gender:	Re: NewSpeak - language shaping Reply #20 - Dec 26^th, 2022 at 8:09pm It's a satire piece and you've all fallen for it. Frank was with too devious to cite his source (he usually is) or he was stupid enough to fall for it too. https://babylonbee.com/news/cambridge-dictionary-changes-the-definition-of-defin...
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Reply #21 - Dec 26^th, 2022 at 9:52pm

mothra wrote on Dec 26^th, 2022 at 8:09pm:

It's a satire piece and you've all fallen for it.

Frank was with too devious to cite his source (he usually is) or he was stupid enough to fall for it too.

https://babylonbee.com/news/cambridge-dictionary-changes-the-definition-of-defin...

For a mad woman with scattered underwear one has to flag a joke as a joke otherwise she will feel cheated about not being told it is a joke.

She needs to be told that something stupid she would say IS a spoof of her, otherwise she thinks it's the po-faced sociology she lives on!!

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Reply #22 - Dec 26^th, 2022 at 10:34pm

Frank wrote on Dec 26^th, 2022 at 9:52pm:

mothra wrote on Dec 26^th, 2022 at 8:09pm:

It's a satire piece and you've all fallen for it.

Frank was with too devious to cite his source (he usually is) or he was stupid enough to fall for it too.

https://babylonbee.com/news/cambridge-dictionary-changes-the-definition-of-defin...

For a mad woman with scattered underwear one has to flag a joke as a joke otherwise she will feel cheated about not being told it is a joke.

She needs to be told that something stupid she would say IS a spoof of her, otherwise she thinks it's the po-faced sociology she lives on!!

I didn't need to be told Frank, obviously. Your audience did.

And you just sat back and watched them, no doubt immensely pleased with yourself.

But if you ever cited your sources you wouldn't get yourself into these situations now would you.

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Reply #23 - Dec 26^th, 2022 at 10:46pm

mothra wrote on Dec 26^th, 2022 at 10:34pm:

Frank wrote on Dec 26^th, 2022 at 9:52pm:

mothra wrote on Dec 26^th, 2022 at 8:09pm:

It's a satire piece and you've all fallen for it.

Frank was with too devious to cite his source (he usually is) or he was stupid enough to fall for it too.

https://babylonbee.com/news/cambridge-dictionary-changes-the-definition-of-defin...

For a mad woman with scattered underwear one has to flag a joke as a joke otherwise she will feel cheated about not being told it is a joke.

She needs to be told that something stupid she would say IS a spoof of her, otherwise she thinks it's the po-faced sociology she lives on!!

I didn't need to be told Frank, obviously. Your audience did.

And you just sat back and watched them, no doubt immensely pleased with yourself.

But if you ever cited your sources you wouldn't get yourself into these situations now would you.

Only an idiot would not see it for the obvious spoof it is - dictionary redefines the definition of definition.

But for woke idiots like yoh, EVERYTHING must be trigger warned, fact checked, approved, verified and authorised. Because you cannot think for yourselves unauthorised. You are authority, credential, approval mad.

And if you are not told that a pisstake is a pisstake, you would take it seriously because you live in a joke world in which nothing is too outlandishly stupid any more.

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mothra Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 36398 Gender:	Re: NewSpeak - language shaping Reply #24 - Dec 26^th, 2022 at 10:52pm Again, i didn't need to be told. Obviously. Your audience did. Why don't you cite your sources, Frank? Is it because you're ashamed of them, you're straight up plagiarising, or because you never learned how at the University of Baloney? I suspect all factors contribute.
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Reply #25 - Jan 5^th, 2023 at 8:52pm

issuevoter wrote on Dec 25^th, 2022 at 4:54pm:

Ayn Marx wrote on Dec 25^th, 2022 at 8:08am:

Frank wrote on Dec 14^th, 2022 at 2:03pm:

Cambridge Dictionary Changes The Definition Of 'Definition'

"Whereas in the past, the term ‘definition' would, in fact, provide a very clear understanding of the actual meaning of a word, we can simply no longer inflexibly define what a definition is," said Cambridge University Professor Reginald Binghamton-Wallace in a statement regarding the landmark change. "Defining ‘definition' would potentially limit words to having actual meaning, which is no longer possible today."

The human race is insane .

insane adjective
/ɪnˈseɪn/
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(informal) very stupid, crazy or dangerous
I must have been insane to agree to the idea.

I don't think it would stand up in court.

How are you going to find a court able to accomodate our entire species? Trial in absentia ?

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Reply #26 - Jan 6^th, 2023 at 9:51am

mothra wrote on Dec 26^th, 2022 at 10:52pm:

Again, i didn't need to be told. Obviously.

Your audience did.

Why don't you cite your sources, Frank? Is it because you're ashamed of them, you're straight up plagiarising, or because you never learned how at the University of Baloney?

I suspect all factors contribute.

It is VERY telling that you could easily accept that a dictionary redefined the meaning of 'definition' since you have eagerly accepted every other redefinition of ordinary words. No progressive absurdity is too far to your mind. You cannot see the satire when it comes to such progressive absurdities because to your mind there must be no limit set to them - that would be oppressive, conservative.

Nation's Progressives Give Thanks That They Have So Much To Be Angry About This Year
U.S. - In honor of Thanksgiving week, the nation's progressives have begun to give thanks that they have so much to be angry and offended about this year.

"Thank you, unspecified deity who may or may not exist, for giving us so much stuff to be outraged about," said Staci Walder, 42, of Portland, as she prepared her vegan, kale-wrapped turkey. "I'm truly humbled that you've blessed me with the Trump presidency, the patriarchy, the laws of economics, and biological facts to rage against."

"Every year, it's important to pause and recognize how much we have to be angry about."

"A lot of people struggle with gratitude, but I'm deeply thankful that the universe has given us a veritable cornucopia of things to be mad about," agreed Mary Wallace, 27, of New York. "I know that I come from a place of privilege, and when I think about those poor people who have absolutely nothing to be mad about, I utter a prayer of thanks to goddess."

Many progressives partake in an annual tradition of writing down all the things they're thankful to be mad about:

White people
Pronouns
Personal responsibility
Satire that does not affirm their viewpoint
Billionaires
Old tweets
32-ounce sodas
Plastic straws
People who hold a steady job
Appropriating other cultures
Excluding other cultures
Bush
Obama
Trump
Babies
Kanye West
America

"If we'd all just remember to count our outrages, we'd have a much worse attitude all the time," Wallace said as she looked over her own list of offensive things that dare to exist. "We should live our lives as though it's Outrage Thanksgiving every day."

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