stackyFACTSSemantic distance reveals exactly how much energy is required to link two isolated data nodes. If words share a strict category, the connection computes instantly. If they occupy entirely distinct sectors, the parser must forge a highly complex pathway to find a relationship, severely dragging down response speed.
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