SEMANTICS Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
denotive meaning
A
literal meaning of a word
2
Q
connotative meaning
A
associated meaning of a word
3
Q
sociolect
A
language associated with a particular social group
4
Q
occupational register
A
technical vocabulary associated with a particular occupation
5
Q
synonyms
A
words with the same meaning
6
Q
antonym
A
words with contrasting meanings
7
Q
hypernyms
A
words that label categories (animals)
8
Q
hyponyms
A
words that label more general categories (transport)