Comment by beagle3

Yea and no.

Consider mathematical notation. That digit 2 could mean “power of 2” if it’s small and upper right of an object; “index 2” if small and bottom right. “Multiply by 2” if regular sized and to the left - very confusing! Indeed, it is very confusing if you are not versed in the accepted syntax of math expressions.

But if you are used to it, there’s no confusion - it’s just a very concise and useful way to express various concepts.

K is similar.