Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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Why do people say "symbiotic relationship" when they really mean "mutualistic"? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Much like you and the comment you replied to, people DO "find a definition" without looking it up. They use context to assign a definition. They may end up inferring a completely different definition than anything you've heard, but they have defined it in some way.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (2 children)

You offer an interesting vintage, but I’m going to have to resonate with you. Your ideas are just too methodology.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Perhaps you could offer your own vintage, so that we may come to a dissonance.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Oh, I'm not saying it's right, but that's what happens.