sharpeningsuch
Sharpeningsuch is a neologism that has appeared in limited online discussions to describe a technique for making statements more precise by using "such" constructions to narrow a class of cases. The term is not established in mainstream linguistics, logic, or philosophy, and its exact definition varies by author. In general, it is presented as a multiphase process that aims to reduce vagueness by moving from broad generalizations to more clearly delineated examples or constraints.
Conceptually, sharpeningsuch involves two related ideas. First, identifying a general class signaled by a demonstrative or
In practical use, proponents argue that sharpeningsuch helps distinguish claims like “There are such problems that
Because sharpeningsuch is not widely codified, there is no single authoritative definition. It is primarily encountered