Becomes Quote by Scott Westerfeld
“When the term 'machine gun' enters common parlance, the word 'machine' becomes much more sinister.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Uglies, 2005
When "machine gun" becomes common, the term "machine" gains a darker connotation.
In simple terms: Common use changes word meaning.
Question language evolution.
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When to use this quote
- Media analysis
- educational curricula
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do words acquire new meanings?
- What other terms have similar shifts?
May oversimplify complex changes.