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Paradigmatic Lexical Relation
A paradigmatic lexical relation describes the relationship between words that can substitute…
Oxymoron: The Art of Contradictory Pairings
An oxymoron combines contradictory terms to create a striking effect, revealing deeper…
Orientational Metaphor
Orientational metaphors structure abstract concepts in terms of physical orientation, like 'up'…
Opposite Lexical Relation
An opposite lexical relation describes words with meanings that are antonyms or…
Ontological Metaphor
An ontological metaphor conceptualizes abstract ideas as entities or substances. It allows…
Obviative Person Deixis
Obviative person deixis refers to the grammatical marking of third-person referents to…
Obliterative Overlap
Obliterative overlap describes a situation where distinct entities or concepts become indistinguishable…
Obligative Mood
Obligative mood expresses a necessity or obligation. It's a grammatical feature found…