Defective Cognitive Meanings in Language
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Which of the following words is an example of a vague expression?

  • Mathematical
  • Jumping
  • Running
  • Beautiful (correct)

    • What does it mean for a linguistic expression to be vague?

  • It has a specific and clear meaning.
  • It is never open to interpretation.
  • It allows for a continuous range of interpretations. (correct)
  • It is always precise and exact.

    • What is the impact of vagueness on linguistic expressions?

  • It eliminates any possibility of multiple meanings.
  • It limits interpretations to a narrow range.
  • It makes the expressions precise and clear.
  • It creates uncertainty and imprecision. (correct)

    • Which of the following is an example of a vague word from the given text?

    <p>Transparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does vagueness affect entire statements?

    <p>It may arise from the way words are combined.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of vague expressions?

    <p>They lead to uncertainty and imprecision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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