Ludwig Wittgenstein
-Which of the following best summarizes Wittgenstein's example of a builder calling out "Slab!"?

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Wittgenstein's example of a builder calling out "Slab!" demonstrates that the meaning and use of a word depend on the context in which it is being used. This suggests that a word cannot have a single definitive meaning, but rather its meaning is determined by its use in language games within specific communities or contexts.

Ludwig Wittgenstein -Which of the Following Best Summarizes Wittgenstein's Example of a of a Builder