Lost in Translation: Word Soup

Miscommunication

What is Word Soup?

Word Soup is a state of mind, where words are jumbled and tangled like a bowl of alphabet noodles.

Semantics

Semantics: The Study of Meaning

Semantics is the art of extracting meaning from the Word Soup, like pulling a spoon out of a bowl of spaghetti.

Etymology

Etymology: The History of Words

Etymology is the study of where words come from, like tracing the origin of a recipe for your favorite soup.

Lexicon

Lexicon: The Dictionary of Word Soup

The Lexicon is a collection of words, like a pantry full of ingredients for your favorite soup.