ENGL 290 Study Guide - Final Guide: Componential Analysis, English Language In England, Polysemy
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Meaning of something was that to which it referred to: doesn"t apply to words like remember, or, mentalist theory. Each speci c person has a personal image to what a de nition is: doesn"t apply to words like envy, trust, use theory. The way a word is used de nes it"s meaning. Homonyms, homophones, homographs homonyms homophones homographs same spelling di erent spelling same spelling same pronunciation same pronunciation di erent pronunciation di erent and unrelated meanings di erent and unrelated meanings di erent and unrelated meanings. Polysemy: words with more than one meaning. Synonyms: no words are 100% the same but show area preferences in language. Tuesday, november 21, 2017: gradable, nongradable, relational opposite, directional opposite. Idioms and metaphors: do not follow the principle of common speech. Sense versus reference: sense is the linguistic meaning, reference is the thing or person who is referred to. Deals with language in the way it is used and it"s context: overview.
