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Can you give an example of relative meaning? I get that language is contextual based on relationship, not position. In other words, the connection between symbol and meaning is fixed in relation to other symbols but the descriptions change based on the perspective of the speaker. Think of it like a family tree. Position is fixed from birth and meaning is derived from position. the only thing that is relative is description.

I guess you could be talking about semantics, or the use of a small number of sounds to produce an infinite number of meanings, but that seems like a discussion of speech or typography.



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