Semantics Flashcards
1
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What is semantics
A
Semantics is the study of meaning in language
2
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What is example of semantic field
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- E.g. player, team and ball are all from the semantic field of sport
3
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What is hyponymy
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The way of viewing the relationship between more general and specific words
* ‘Computer’ is a more general way of referring to more specific items such as ‘laptop’ and ‘PC’
4
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What is the word at the top of the chain eg clothes
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Superordinate
5
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What is the name of the words below the superodrinate eg trousers, skirts, dresses
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Hyponyms
6
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What are synonyms
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Synonyms are words that have equivalent meanings but may be used in different ways depending on contextual factors Eg mate and friend
7
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What are antonyms
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Words that have opposite meanings eg alive and dead
