Kilt, Skirt, MUG, etc.

[jkdesq]

I will cite an example: protactinium.

Answer the question, WHERE DO YOU THINK THE DEFINITION OF WORDS COME FROM? An answer relating solely to scientific nomenclature is completely irrelevant as "skirt" and "kilt" are not scientific words.

There is a point. You have made us all read your postings. I believe you owe it to us to explain your view on where word meanings obtain their validity.

Yes, I know I offered to "agree to disagree". Apparently, you think you can accept and reject at the same time?

You "respect" my position, you just think it is irrational and wrong? Strange kind of respect.

[Freedomlover]

Answer the question, WHERE DO YOU THINK THE DEFINITION OF WORDS COME FROM? An answer relating solely to scientific nomenclature is completely irrelevant as "skirt" and "kilt" are not scientific words.

You said that words "always" come from culture. I have shown that to be untrue. Sorry if that doesn't suit you, but "always" (your choice of word) is a universal class that has no exceptions.

There is a point. You have made us all read your postings. I believe you owe it to us to explain your view on where word meanings obtain their validity.

Nonesense. I have not "made" anyone do anything. People read what they want to.

Yes, I know I offered to "agree to disagree". Apparently, you think you can accept and reject at the same time?

That is a non sequitur.