Generic vs specific taxonomies

A generic taxonomy is a taxonomy that applies anywhere. For example, sentiment is a form of generic taxonomy. It does not matter whether you are talking about cookies and cake, automobiles, sports, or finance. How you express feelings is all the same for any subject you are speaking about. You can say:

• “…I like …”
• “… I hate …”
• “… I despise …”
• “ …I love …”

and similar expressions. All phrases express sentiment (either good or bad) and it does not matter what subject you are talking about. The same goes for negativity. The words:

• “…not…”
• “ …no…”
• “ …never…”
• “...hardly…”

all express a negation of what is being said with no regard for the content of what was being expressed. For this reason...