Semantics Terminology Flashcards
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Denotations
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Factual and objective meanings (e.g. word ‘rose’ denotes a popular type of flower)
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Connotations
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Personal and subjective meanings we attach to words/objects (eg. ‘Rose’ connotes love and passion)
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Euphemism
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Substitution of polite expression for one thought to be offensive or blunt
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Dysphemism
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Harsh/blunt expression (saying something straight up)
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Semantic field
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Multiple words and phrases in a paragraph relating to a singular meaning (extended metaphors)
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Hypernym
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The general term for something (e.g. cheese)
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Hyponymy
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The more specific term underneath a hypernym (e.g. cheddar, mozzarella etc.)
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Antonyms
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Lexical terms with opposite meanings
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Synonyms
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Lexical items with similar semantic value
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Idiom
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Commonly said phrases
