Language Change Word Glossary Flashcards
Definition of conversion
Word formation involving the creation of a word
Google to go on google
definition of back formation
Formed from an existing word by removal of suffix example edit from editor
Definition of semantic broadening
Meaning of the word becomes broader
Fare meaning loads of meaning
Definition of semantic narrowing
Semantic change meaning of word becomes less general
Meat now meaning only animal flesh
Definition of amelioration
Something goes better so nice use to mean silly now means nice
Definition of pejoration
Word becomes more negative
Defintion of semantic weakening
Word usage modern meaning is different from original
Defintion of metaphor
A comparison of two objects or concepts
Definition of idiom
A phrase that is not meant literally
Definition of euphemism
Way of describing something unpleasant or a more pleasant way so saying someone passed away instead of dead
Defintion of abstract noun
Noun denoting an idea can’t feel or touch so emotions or dreams
Definition of common noun
Denote a class of objects does not require CL teacher car
Defintion of concrete noun
5 Senses touch and feel flower music
Defintion of eponym
A noun or a noun formed after a person
Definition of proprietary name
Name or product registered by its owner as trademark
