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Old 04-13-2006, 01:46 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by Beestie
For every number, there is a word. And since there are an infinite number of numbers, it follows that there must also be an infinite number of words. So, to suggest that there cannot be a word that doesn't refer to a number implies that there is a limitation on the number of words that are possible. Since there can be no limitation on an infinite quantity, it follows that a one-to-one correspondence between all words and all numbers is not enforceable.
Well, once ALL the known words are used, there would be a need for new words. Just imagine, you can always add a letter to word and make it a new one. So there'd be a the number "Cow" And let's say that's the last known word of all languages of all times, so now we use Cowp, then Cowpp, then Cowppp, and mix it up for fun.

Thanks for playing along with my original thought.
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