Which idea is a result of the study of semantics?
A)Words have rich meaning in and of themselves.
B)Words typically can be interpreted in only one way.
C)Meanings rest more in words than in the people who use them.
D)The meanings of words come primarily from the people who use them.

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The study of semantics suggests that the meanings of words come primarily from the people who use them, rather than being inherent in the words themselves.

Which Idea Is a Result of the Study of Semantics