Terms Flashcards
1
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Broadening
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Definition(s) of a word expanding
2
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Narrowing
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Definition(s) of a word diminishing
3
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Amelioration
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Definition of a word transitioning from negative to positive
4
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Pejoration
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Opposite of amelioration
5
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Idiom
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Words that have a meaning when together that neglects their individual meanings
6
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Euphemism
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Replacing a word / phrase with a substitute to make it more agreeable
7
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Political correctness
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When language is adapted in order to not alienate certain groups
8
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Latinate
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Words derived from latin
9
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Compounding
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Two words joined together
10
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Loan word
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Words from other languages
11
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Slang
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Informal speech created and used by groups
12
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Meiosis
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Understatement
13
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Orthography
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Spelling
14
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Etymology
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Origin of word
15
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Coining / coinage
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Creation of a new word
