semantics features Flashcards
semantic field
group of words with similar meanings
denotation
straightforward meaning of word
->red=colour
connotations
associations of word
->red=danger/blood
ambiguity
unclear and open to interpretation
->intentional or unintentional
implications
implied/suggested meaning
synonym
words that have the same/similar meaning
antonym
words that have opposite meaning
hypernym
general term for specific category/group
hyponym
specific words in that category/group
broadening
generalisation
meaning of a word expands to mean multiple things
-> holiday=holy day
now 20th century meaning is broader
narrowing
specialisation
meaning of word becomes more specific
->meat=all types of food
now only animal produce
amelioration
meaning of word changes from
negative->positive
->naughty=wicked/evil
now less severe
pejoration
meaning of word changes from
positive->negative
->silly=blessed/innocent
now means foolish
