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    Therefore, misunderstanding is possible precisely when in... — Carmelics
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    Challenges→There is little or no room for the idea that S misunderstands a concept.

    Therefore, misunderstanding is possible precisely when individual use diverges from the normative standard the concept is constitutively tied to.

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    • 1.Concepts have normative standards built into their meaning; 'chair' means something designed for sitting.
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    • 2.When someone uses 'chair' for a footstool, they diverge from this standard and create potential misunderstanding.
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    • 3.Misunderstanding occurs precisely at this divergence point between individual usage and constitutive norms.
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    • 1.Language is dynamic; normative standards evolve through actual usage patterns, not pre-existing independently.
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    • 2.Divergence from a standard can signal innovation or legitimate semantic flexibility rather than misunderstanding.
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    • 3.Context often disambiguates non-standard use without misunderstanding, suggesting divergence alone is insufficient.
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