Of Words
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"Of Words" is a chapter in Book III that examines the nature, use, and significance of language and terminology.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| De grammatica | 1 |
| Of Words canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2694778 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Of Words Context triple: [Book III, hasChapter, Of Words]
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A.
In Your Words
"In Your Words" is a pop song by American singer Rebecca Black that showcases her more mature musical style following her viral debut with "Friday."
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B.
No More Words
"No More Words" is a memoir by Reeve Lindbergh reflecting on the final years and declining health of her mother, aviator and author Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
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C.
A Fool's Alphabet
A Fool's Alphabet is a novel by Sebastian Faulks that tells the story of a photographer’s life through 26 alphabetically ordered, non-chronological chapters set in different locations.
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D.
The Polysyllabic Spree
The Polysyllabic Spree is Nick Hornby’s humorous, essay-style book chronicling his reading life, literary obsessions, and book-buying habits.
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E.
Word and Object
"Word and Object" is a seminal 1960 work of analytic philosophy by W.V.O. Quine that develops his views on meaning, reference, and the indeterminacy of translation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Of Words Target entity description: "Of Words" is a chapter in Book III that examines the nature, use, and significance of language and terminology.
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A.
In Your Words
"In Your Words" is a pop song by American singer Rebecca Black that showcases her more mature musical style following her viral debut with "Friday."
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B.
No More Words
"No More Words" is a memoir by Reeve Lindbergh reflecting on the final years and declining health of her mother, aviator and author Anne Morrow Lindbergh.
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C.
A Fool's Alphabet
A Fool's Alphabet is a novel by Sebastian Faulks that tells the story of a photographer’s life through 26 alphabetically ordered, non-chronological chapters set in different locations.
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D.
The Polysyllabic Spree
The Polysyllabic Spree is Nick Hornby’s humorous, essay-style book chronicling his reading life, literary obsessions, and book-buying habits.
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E.
Word and Object
"Word and Object" is a seminal 1960 work of analytic philosophy by W.V.O. Quine that develops his views on meaning, reference, and the indeterminacy of translation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book chapter
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philosophical text ⓘ |
| analyzes |
communication through language
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linguistic expression ⓘ verbal signs ⓘ |
| discusses |
ambiguity in language
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improper use of terms ⓘ precision in terminology ⓘ proper use of terms ⓘ relationship between words and ideas ⓘ |
| examines |
how words signify ideas
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limits of linguistic expression ⓘ misunderstandings caused by language ⓘ philosophical problems of language ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
functions of words
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meaning of words ⓘ nature of language ⓘ |
| hasPart |
discussion of abstract terms
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discussion of definitions ⓘ discussion of general terms ⓘ discussion of names ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
language
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significance of language ⓘ terminology ⓘ use of words ⓘ |
| partOf | Book III ⓘ |
| purpose |
to clarify the role of words in knowledge
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to distinguish ideas from the words that signify them ⓘ to reduce confusion arising from language use ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Of Words Description of subject: "Of Words" is a chapter in Book III that examines the nature, use, and significance of language and terminology.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Of Words