Lexical/Semantic Development Flashcards
1
Q
Categorical overextension
A
Overextension related to confusing the hypernym (subject) with the hyponym (specific thing)
Calling all fruit banana
2
Q
Analogical overextension
A
Associating objects which are unrelated but which have one or more common features
A blanket is called a cat because it is soft
3
Q
Predicate overextension
A
Combating meaning that relates to absence
Saying cat when looking at a cat basket
4
Q
Under extension
A
Word is given a narrower meaning than it has in an adult language
Ball is used for their ball and no other ball
5
Q
Hypernym
A
Category
6
Q
Hyponym
A
Specific thing
