fj12ryder wrote:
No I didn't. I didn't miss the point, I merely addressed the improper use of the word "literally" while the poster was trying to make that point. It was not literally a rocket, it was figuratively a rocket. Unless, of course, the batteries had been removed to make room for a rocket motor, which, considering it's a Tesla, could possibly happen. :)
Semantics: "the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning."
As you said, it's a case of the meaning of the words.
A semantic dispute is a disagreement that arises if the parties involved disagree about the definition of a word or phrase, not because they disagree on material facts, but rather because they disagree on the definitions of a word (or several words) essential to formulating the claim at issue.It's a generally accepted fact that Tesla's 0-60 time of 3.6 sec is fast. A rocket (by definition) is also fast. "It's literally a rocket" is simply an economical way to opine that, "It's literally (
as fast as) a rocket."
Based on your responses, I'll surmise that it's possible that you: 1) are not particularly fond of Teslas, 2) tend to interpret things
literally---and not fond of reading between the lines, and/or 3) find it difficult recognizing hyperbole :)
