Linguistics

Contrast Relation

A contrast relation highlights differences and oppositions between two or more entities, ideas, or situations. It emphasizes what sets them…

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Contoid

A contoid is a term used in linguistics to describe a speech sound that is produced with the lips and…

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Continuous Aspect

The continuous aspect in grammar describes actions or states that are ongoing, incomplete, or habitual, emphasizing duration rather than a…

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Continuant: Understanding Continuous Speech

A continuant is a speech sound produced with a continuous, unobstructed airflow. This includes vowels and most consonants like fricatives…

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Container Metaphor

The container metaphor posits that abstract concepts, thoughts, and emotions are contained within a mental space or 'container.' We use…

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Consonant Modification

Consonant modification refers to changes in the pronunciation of consonants, often influenced by surrounding sounds. This phonetic phenomenon is crucial…

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Consonant

A consonant is a speech sound produced by obstructing the flow of air through the vocal tract. These sounds are…

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Conjunctive Verb

A conjunctive verb links the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which renames or describes the subject. Common…

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Conjunctive Illocutionary Act

A conjunctive illocutionary act combines multiple speech acts into a single utterance, where the meaning of one act depends on…

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Concrete Noun

A concrete noun names something that can be perceived by one or more of the five senses: sight, hearing, touch,…

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