Semantic Change Flashcards
1
Q
Neosemy
A
The process whereby a new meaning develops for a word (e.g. mint)
2
Q
Narrowing and Broadening
A
N - the meaning of a word narrows (e.g. meat)
B - the meaning of a word broadens (e.g. butcher)
3
Q
Amelioration and Perjoration
A
A - meaning becomes more positive (e.g. nice)
P - meaning becomes more negative (e.g. notorious)
4
Q
Weakening
A
A word loses its impact (e.g. terrible)
5
Q
Why do words change meaning?
A
Political correctness
External factors (tech, LGBT, culture)
Internal factors (similarities between things)
6
Q
Lingusistic: Reflectionism vs Determinism
A
R - our language reflects our thoughts
D - our language determines and shapes our world view
