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What is one of the challenges faced when attaching definitions to words?
What is one of the challenges faced when attaching definitions to words?
- Defining words based on sounds rather than meanings
- Defining words only in the same language
- Defining words only in a different language
- Circularity in defining words (correct)
Why is defining a word’s meaning in terms of other words problematic?
Why is defining a word’s meaning in terms of other words problematic?
- It makes the dictionary definitions too lengthy
- It may involve an endless chain of definitions (correct)
- It results in ambiguous definitions
- It leads to errors in translation
Where do the meanings of words exist, according to the text?
Where do the meanings of words exist, according to the text?
- In books about language
- In the minds of native speakers (correct)
- In linguistic theories
- In dictionaries
What is the major issue with defining meanings of words based on other words?
What is the major issue with defining meanings of words based on other words?
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Why is circularity a challenge when defining word meanings?
Why is circularity a challenge when defining word meanings?
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What is the primary problem faced by dictionary writers when defining words?
What is the primary problem faced by dictionary writers when defining words?
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How do dictionary writers attempt to define word meanings?
How do dictionary writers attempt to define word meanings?
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What problem arises when dictionary definitions are given in words?
What problem arises when dictionary definitions are given in words?
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How do semantics aim to describe the meaning of words, according to the text?
How do semantics aim to describe the meaning of words, according to the text?
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What role do native speakers play in determining the meanings of words?
What role do native speakers play in determining the meanings of words?
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