Why are complex words sometimes used?
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definition
"Language is a bridge to the ineffable, and sometimes the complexity of words arises from the depth of what cannot be fully expressed."
According to Osho, complex words slip in because what he wishes to express is fundamentally beyond language, and English is not his home; he learned it largely from books, so bigger, scholastic terms sometimes filter through. He actually prefers simpler, more expressive words, but not always knowing them, he improvises and 'creates' his own English to gesture toward the ineffable.
He doesn’t know easy English well and tries to express things beyond words, so big book-words sometimes appear even though he prefers simple ones.
Why this matters practically
- Focus on the essence, not vocabulary; listen for meaning beyond words.
- Be patient with imperfect language—authenticity matters more than polish.
- Use the simplest words you know; clarity beats showiness.
- Be patient with imperfect language—authenticity matters more than polish.
- Use the simplest words you know; clarity beats showiness.
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