Semantics Flashcards
1
Q
Define homonyms/homonymy.
A
Two or more words are called homonyms if they either have the same sound or have the same spelling but do not have related meanings. E.g. match (Streichholz, Spiel, Verbindung)
2
Q
Name the three different reasons for why synonyms come into being
A
Stylistic level, specialist terminology, variety of English
3
Q
Define polynyms/polynymy.
A
A) one word has a single meaning or one has several meanings
4
Q
The “neutral” meaning of a word that carries all relevant characteristics to distinguish the linguistic sign from another one is called…
A
Denotation
5
Q
What is a collocation? Give an example.
A
Frequent connection between two or more words
Blond hair, pretty woman
