Small marks, stains, or areas that differ in color or texture from the surrounding surface. Also refers to particular places or locations.
From Middle Dutch 'spotte' meaning speck or stain. The word's evolution from describing small marks to indicating locations shows how visual markers became associated with place identification.
The dual meaning of 'spots' as both marks and places reflects how humans navigate - we identify locations by their distinctive visual features. When we say 'meet me at our usual spot,' we're unconsciously referring to a place marked by memorable characteristics.
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