Semantics; A part vs. Apart

To say that you are ‘apart from’ or ‘a part of’, is two different things. This stems from etymology, the origin of these two phrases.

The phrase ‘a part’ is to mean ‘ a piece of’. This is two different words, a, and ,part. A particle of the whole piece.

The word ‘apart’ is one word that has the Greek prefix ‘a-‘ in the beginning added to the affix (the word) ‘part’ meaning ‘not’. So to be ‘apart’ means to ‘not be a part of’.

So these words and phrases has nuance that can be misinterpreted in both ways.

Which is important if you’re looking to leverage linguistic ambiguities and confuse people.

For those trying to leverage ambiguities for subconscious tricks, then this might be up your alley for the open and suggestive minds of course.

For those looking to be more precise with their language and avoid ambiguities, try other phrases.

Epilogue,

I’m merely pointing out two different origins for two different phrases that sound almost similar depending on how you annunciate or stress the phrase. Regardless, what you say and how you say it may be different from how people receive it, even if you’re trying to be clear, or even unclear.

Those that know the phonetic similarities and ambiguities, understand the power behind such phrases and know why such a difference matters.

Hint, Linguistic ambiguity is helpful for suggestions and hypnosis work or work done on the subconscious psyche.

For everyone else, this is just a cool little side note. To see the birth of a similar ending from two different routes, yet at the same time having different meanings all together. It’s like two different conclusions ending in the same place.

Cheers and remember,

Words Mean Things