Linguistics Exam 2

where two phonologically distinct forms share one or more of their meanings rain-jacket, rain-coat

a single pronunciation is associated with two or more unrelated meanings - 2 meanings of bank

a single pronunciation associated with 2+ meanings eg. pool

a single word substitutes for an object or attribute

the process by which a word connotation becomes elevated, improves (terrific)

degradation of a word connotation

extension of the semantic sphere

reduction of semantic sphere

the meaning of a sentence is determined by the meaning of its words in conjunction with their syntactic structure - breaks down with metaphors

verbs which describe the state of affairs between individuals, nouns and adjectives, also describe indivuals

individuals involved in the relation

the one who performs and action

the person or thing that undergoes an action

where the action takes place

the place to which an action is directed

the place from which an action originates

the means by which the action is performed

one who perceives or feels something

a natural force that causes a change

one who possess something

one who receives something