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WORD LOSS Flashcards

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Taboo

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Taboo can occur due to pronunciation of words as well as alteration in meaning, which is often due to negative connotations. Eg. gay

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Elevation

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When a word takes on a more positive meaning over time. eg. sophisticated

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deterioration

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When a word takes on a more negative meaning over time. eg. villain

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Semantic shift

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When a lexeme takes on a new meaning and loses its original meaning. eg. silly

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Obsolete

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The words that are not used at all anymore . Eg Evermorrow

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