semantic drift
/sɪˈmæntɪk ˌdrɪft/
subtle shifts in meaning of key terms through a conversation
“Semantic drift changed what 'the system' referred to mid-discussion.”
Origin: Greek sēmantikos significant + Old Norse drífa to drive
/sɪˈmæntɪk ˌdrɪft/
subtle shifts in meaning of key terms through a conversation
“Semantic drift changed what 'the system' referred to mid-discussion.”
Origin: Greek sēmantikos significant + Old Norse drífa to drive