Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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lexicographers
A
makes of dictionaries
2
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nonce
A
words that are found just once, often in the writing of someone important
3
Q
fast mapping
A
the ability to pick up new words on the basis of a few random exposures to them (both children and adults)
4
Q
lexical contrast principle
A
the language learner will always assume that a new word refers to something that does not already have a name
5
Q
whole object principle
A
the language learner will not assume that a new word refers to a part of the object, it’s colour or shape if they do not already have a word for the object as a whole
6
Q
etymology
A
the study of where words come from
