Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Context is key in how people understand language

When describing someone running, most people would say exactly that: "The person is running." They probably wouldn't say the person is moving, even though both descriptions are technically correct. But what if that person were the only one moving in a room full of people standing still?

Context is key in how people understand language
Image: Phys.org
When describing someone running, most people would say exactly that: "The person is running." They probably wouldn't say the person is moving, even though both descriptions are technically correct. But what if that person were the only one moving in a room full of people standing still?

Originally published at Phys.org

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