Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

We need a name for the phenomenon where a popularization of a term is more narrow than its original usage and then people who only encountered the popularized word insist that the narrow application is its only meaning.


'ignorance'?




Consider applying for YC's Winter 2026 batch! Applications are open till Nov 10

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: