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What are the boundaries of words? Words (and images) are
representations of an idea or system of ideas. When a word
ceases to involve its respective idea, it is perhaps no longer a
word because it does not perform the function of a word. Words
have have endless meanings and connotations according to the
variations in individuals' experience, so in such a sense, words
have no boundaries.  How well do boundaries of one word system
transfer to another word system? Boundaries transfer well,
primarily because there are so few of them.I believe the
boundaries I mentioned will remain true for all cases.  What are
the limits of what a word system can include and still be a word
system? I have defined a word system as the representation of an
idea. Thus, a word system can include any and all things which
further represent the presented ideas. This can include images,
objects, and more.  What are the limits of what a word system
can exclude and still be a