Full Idea
The meaning of a sentence derives from its use in expressing an attitude.
Gist of Idea
The meaning of a sentence derives from its use in expressing an attitude
Source
Jerry A. Fodor (Psychosemantics [1987], p. 79)
Book Reference
Fodor,Jerry A.: 'Psychosemantics' [MIT 1993], p.79
A Reaction
Among other things. It can also arrive from a desire to remember something. A sentence can also acquire meaning compositionally (by assembling) with no use or aim.