SEMANTICS Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
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denotive meaning

A

literal meaning of a word

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2
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connotative meaning

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associated meaning of a word

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3
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sociolect

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language associated with a particular social group

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4
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occupational register

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technical vocabulary associated with a particular occupation

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5
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synonyms

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words with the same meaning

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6
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antonym

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words with contrasting meanings

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7
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hypernyms

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words that label categories (animals)

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8
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hyponyms

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words that label more general categories (transport)

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