Question

when the word colt is used in a biology textbook versus a crime novel, what concept is being demonstrated? (1 point)
synonyms have identical meanings across all contexts.
technical terms cannot be used in everyday language.
words can only have one correct meaning.
context determines which definition of a word applies.
which of the following best explains why the same word can have completely different meanings in different fields? (1 point)
specialized fields develop their own vocabulary needs.
language evolves randomly without patterns.
dictionary definitions are always wrong.
people intentionally try to confuse others.

Explanation:

The word "cell" has different meanings in a biology textbook (a basic unit of life) and a crime novel (a small, confined room). This shows that context determines word - meaning. Specialized fields develop unique vocabularies to meet their needs, which causes the same word to have different meanings in different fields.

Answer:

For the first question: Context determines which definition of a word applies.
For the second question: Specialized fields develop their own vocabulary needs.