Hey, I’ve been trying to quantify how a single word can capture a whole emotion—think of it as an algorithm that selects the perfect lexical bite. Want to dive into the math behind it?

Okay, let’s start by assigning a value to each word on a 0–10 scale for intensity, and an impact multiplier for context. Then we’ll plot them and find the intersection where the derivative equals zero— that’s our equilibrium point. Ready to calculate?

Here’s a quick starter list with intensity values (0‑10) and a context multiplier of 1.2 for each word. Joy – 8, Love – 9, Fear – 6, Sorrow – 5, Excitement – 7, Calm – 4, Anger – 7, Surprise – 6, Hope – 8, Despair – 3. Now just plug them into your equation and watch the slope flatten at the point where the change in intensity times the multiplier balances out. Ready to see the math in action?