Semantic Change Flashcards
1
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Semantic change
A
meaning of words and the way we use them in everyday speech is changing all the time
2
Q
Amelioration
A
A words meaning becomes more positive e.g. Knights used to mean boy or servant
3
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Pejoration
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A words meaning becomes more negative e.g. silly used to mean blessed
3
Q
Pejoration
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A words meaning becomes more negative e.g. silly used to mean blessed
4
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Broadaning
A
Word encompasses a wider range of meaning e.g. dog used to only refer to a specific breed of canine
5
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Narrowing
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Word encompasses a narrower range of meaning e.g. meat used to refer to any type of food
