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Scott said:
IBDaMann, if you are asking me to take your definition of the term definition or that of a dictionary, I'm taking the dictionary's, specifically one that I tend to rely on, The American Heritage Dictionary, 5th Edition. Here are its first 3 definitions of the word definition:
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No dictionary defines any word,
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  • noun A statement of the meaning of a word, phrase, or term, as in a dictionary entry.
  • noun A statement or description of the fundamental character or scope of something.
  • noun The act or process of stating a precise meaning or significance; formulation of a meaning.
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Word games. Void argument fallacy.
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False authority fallacy.
 
Into the Night said:
Scott said:
IBDaMann said:
Whatever you conveniently opted to not "see" [snip]
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I think your "whatever" says it all. You seem to simply be assuming that I have ignored evidence. I still remember when you suggested that I might be right concerning the lack of evidence that biological viruses exist. What changed?
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What do you consider a 'biolgical virus'?
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“A small parasite consisting of nucleic acid (RNA or DNA) enclosed in a protein coat that can replicate only in a susceptible host cell.”
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Definition of ‘virus’ from Harvey Lodish, et al., Molecular Cell Biology, 4th ed, Freeman & Co., New York, NY, 2000: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-8175(01)00023-6
 
IBDaMann said:
Scott said:
IBDaMann said:
Scott said:
IBDaMann said:
If you and I define a word, we must both use that same definition or we are in breach and errors result, software doesn't work, bridges collapse, space shuttles explode, one of us is in breach of contract, etc.
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Only if we're dealing with things like programming, engineering and the law. Regular conversations don't have such strict rules. Generally speaking, this isn't a problem. That being said, it becomes a problem when people have different views on things, such as on whether pregnant women should be allowed to have voluntary abortions. This is when dictionary or encyclopedia definitions -can- be a lifesaver, so long as both parties in a debate agree to use definitions found therein.
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... which explains why you balk at accepting even obvious and straightforward definitions.
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-You- believe they are "obvious and straigihtforward". I have noted that your definitions are not to be found in the dictionary entries I've read.
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"I agree that no dictionary defines any word" - Scott
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I certainly stand by that statement. I am saying that dictionaries can have one or more definitions of a word. Remember that my definition of the word definition is just how large groups of people themselves define a word- the dictionary isn't defining the words, they're just observing how people tend to define them and then adding these definitions into its pages.
 
Scott said:
I certainly stand by that statement. I am saying that dictionaries can have one or more definitions of a word. Remember that my definition of the word definition is just how large groups of people themselves define a word- the dictionary isn't defining the words, they're just observing how people tend to define them and then adding these definitions into its pages.
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No dictionary defines any word.
 
Into the Night said:
Scott said:
Into the Night said:
What do you consider a 'biolgical virus'?
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“A small parasite consisting of nucleic acid (RNA or DNA) enclosed in a protein coat that can replicate only in a susceptible host cell.”
Source:
Definition of ‘virus’ from Harvey Lodish, et al., Molecular Cell Biology, 4th ed, Freeman & Co., New York, NY, 2000: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-8175(01)00023-6
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Okay. You just admitted evidence that a virus (what you call a 'biological virus') exists.
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No, I simply stated the common definition of biological viruses. I actually got that quote from the "Settling the Virus Debate" 2 page statement, which used the exact same definition for biological viruses. They then go on to point out how there has never been any solid evidence that such an organism exists. Feel free to review the thread I made in this very forum on whether or not biological viruses exist. It can be seen here:
Scott

Thread 'Settling the Biological Virus Debate'

For a while, I've been debating with a certain someone in another thread regarding whether or not biological viruses are real. The thread has gotten rather large and we've been talking about several things in it. I think it makes more sense to separate the discussion on viruses into a thread of its own and will attempt to respond to posts on the subject in other thread here as well.

For those who are unfamiliar with the group of doctors and other professionals who have come to the conclusion that biological viruses aren't real, I invite you to take a look at the following 2 page statement...
 
Scott said:
No, I simply stated the common definition of biological viruses.
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So you AGAIN acknowledge evidence that 'biological' viruses exist!
Scott said:
I actually got that quote from the "Settling the Virus Debate" 2 page statement, which used the exact same definition for biological viruses.
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So you now try to justify that evidence further!
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They then go on to point out how there has never been any solid evidence that such an organism exists.
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You just gave it!
Scott said:
Feel free to review the thread I made in this very forum on whether or not biological viruses exist. It can be seen here:
Scott

Thread 'Settling the Biological Virus Debate'

For a while, I've been debating with a certain someone in another thread regarding whether or not biological viruses are real. The thread has gotten rather large and we've been talking about several things in it. I think it makes more sense to separate the discussion on viruses into a thread of its own and will attempt to respond to posts on the subject in other thread here as well.

For those who are unfamiliar with the group of doctors and other professionals who have come to the conclusion that biological viruses aren't real, I invite you to take a look at the following 2 page statement...
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So you now choose to lock yourself in paradox. You say evidence exists and doesn't exist at the same time!
 
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