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Gekata [30.6K]
3 years ago
8

Nathan laughs when his grandfather describes him as a "cool cat." "That’s how we used to describe someone who is neat, pleasing,

good," his grandfather says. "Not anymore," Nathan replies. This exchange reminds us that language is __________.
Social Studies
1 answer:
Oksanka [162]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Arbitrary

Explanation:

The exchange merely serves as a reminder that language is arbitrary. It is subjective and not objective in nature.

  • A widely accepted interpretation of a word or phrase can be change later on with new trends developing.
  • When we say something is arbitrary, it implies that it is subjected to individuals interpretation.
  • One version of analogy is not binding.
  • Nathan must have had his own version of the interpretation of the phrase "cool cat" for him to object the perceived view point of his grandfather.
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