Lexical relations Flashcards
1
Q
Define polysemy
A
When a word has more than one meaning, relatable through extension eg. Plain, can mean not decorated or can mean simple. Head can be on a body or a person at the top of a company
2
Q
Define synonymy
A
Two or more words with closely related meanings
3
Q
Define antonymy
A
Words with opposite meanings, can be graded like big to small or non-gradable like dead or alive
4
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Define hyponymy
A
The meaning of one word is included in the meaning of another, like chair comes under the umbrella of furniture
5
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Define metonymy
A
Substitutes one word with another casually connected to it, like can or bottle of drink
