meaning of words

i think the meaning of words are lost both in the inaccurate perception of reality and the inadequate system of language. i believe the the inadequate system of langauge is a big part because after the disscusion in class every item discussed was boiled down to being described as a "thing". i find that true through out life,when every you explain something enough, it comes down to a thing. also each person has their on perception of reality so it not one standard to go off. so each word is meant different to different people.