Words that mean nothing
Words that mean nothing because their use has been corrupted into boilerplate marketing. There are some things we say just to sound competitive and current, or use as euphemisms. This changes the informational value of these words to zero, even though they then occur more frequently:
Word | Old Meaning | New "Meaning" |
Innovative | A new idea | Different configuration of known ideas |
Heartwarming | Emotional inspiration | Pity |
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