Teminology - Semantics Flashcards

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Denotation

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Denotation of a word is the literal or primary meaning of a word

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Connotation

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Connotation of a word is an idea or feeling which a word invokes

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Loaded language

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Loaded words have strong negative or positive connotations and can have powerful emotional impact

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Synonym

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Is a word with similar meaning to another word

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Antonym

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Is a word that means the opposite to another word

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Hypernyms

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A word with a broad meaning constituting a category into which words with more specific meanings fall
E.g vehicle - car, bus, bicycle

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Hyponymys

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The word with a more specific meaning that can be classified by the hypernyms are called hyponyms
E.g apple, banana for fruit

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Euphemism

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Words or phrases which substitute mild or vague language to soften the harsh reality of a subject or event

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Dysphemism

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These are the use of unfavourable, plain spoken or socially taboo expressions instead of more socially acceptable ones - may be offensive

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Semantic field

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Refers to a collection of words that are related by their topic

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Amelioration

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Words change meaning to become more positive over time e.g ‘sick’ meant unwell but now it means cools

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Peroration

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Words change meaning to become more negative over time e.g crafty meant clever now means dishonest

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