Semantic change Flashcards by shannon cheshire | Brainscape

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Broadening

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A word gains extra meaning

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Narrowing

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Used to have many meanings, now specialised.

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Pejoration

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A word gains a more negative meaning

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Amelioration

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A word gains a more positive meaning

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