Theory: Language Change Terminology Flashcards
1
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Define Prescriptivism
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The belief that language should be prevented from changing.
2
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Define Descriptivism
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The belief that all language varieties are positive.
3
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Define Archaic
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Old and out-dated.
4
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Define Political Correctness
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Avoiding language which could be deemed offensive.
5
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Define Strong Verbs
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Verbs which change when changing the tense. For example, ‘swim’, ‘swam’.
6
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Define Weak Verbs
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Verbs which take an inflection when changing tense. For example, ‘walk’, ‘walked’.
7
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Define Codificiation
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A change becomes officially recognised. For example, being added to a dictionary.
