Do we need to know a definition of a word in order to understand its meaning?
Do words have meanings or do we give them meanings?
From my point of view, I see that words don't have meanings until we give them one. Words are simply a combination of alphabet letters with significance that can express thoughts, beliefs, reactions, ideas, values, and more. When communicating, this is very important in order for the listener to understand what the person talking is saying. In addition, words were not created beforehand naturally but from humans and are therefore structured to fit a certain context or category.
I believe that this applies to an extent because
some words, when saying them out loud, the tone can indicate a certain meaning
to the listener, or even the facial expression. In
addition, the context of the word can hint its meaning. However for more complicated or
rich words, I believe that the definition is necessary in order to understand
it because it has a much more valued significance to its meaning.
Do words have meanings or do we give them meanings?
From my point of view, I see that words don't have meanings until we give them one. Words are simply a combination of alphabet letters with significance that can express thoughts, beliefs, reactions, ideas, values, and more. When communicating, this is very important in order for the listener to understand what the person talking is saying. In addition, words were not created beforehand naturally but from humans and are therefore structured to fit a certain context or category.
