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[-] intensely_human@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago

defining is when you decide or declare that a certain string of words is equivalent to a word.

distinguishing is when you decide or declare which of two categories a particular thing is in

I know the definition of these words. I’m asking you distinguish, as you read comments on the internet, which are which kind?

[-] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Subtle, I like it

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