Semantics
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Colexification definition/How words are built in a society/examples
Words have the power to abstract, in a more or less simple and / or articulated sound, complex situations that…
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Homonyms and homophones/definitions/examples
Homonyms and homophones Homonyms are all words that are spelled or pronounced the same, although their meanings are different from…
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Semantic barriers in communication characteristics in detail
Semantic barriers in communication The semantic communication barriers are broadly obstacles that distort the intent of a message, hindering or preventing their…
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Hypernym meaning and examples/Characteristics
Hypernym A Hypernym is a term that is used to describe or encompass other more specific terms. It is a more…
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Lexical field characteristics and examples in detail
Lexical field A lexical field is made up of a set of lexical units (words) that share certain notes of meaning. All members…
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Diminutive examples with characteristics and types
Diminutive The diminutive is an ending that is added to a word to change its meaning and give a sense of smallness. In…
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Homographs examples with definition and Subdivision
Definition of homograph and examples in English According to the Macmillan Dictionary , a homograph is each of two or more words that are…
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Denotative and connotative words with examples
Denotative words First of all, in order to understand the meaning of denoting and connotative words, we must define them:…
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Difference between synonyms and antonyms with examples
Synonyms Synonyms are words that have a full or similar meaning to another. They are used in English to be…
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Fallacies of ambiguity characteristics Classification types examples
Fallacies of ambiguity Fallacies are generated by a misunderstanding of reasoning, lack of clarity in the use of a phrase…
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