Conversational maxims are unstated rules guiding efficient and cooperative communication. They ensure clarity, relevance, and sincerity, fostering smoother and more…
Conversational implicature refers to what a speaker suggests or implies with an utterance, beyond what is literally said. It's about…
Conventional metonymy is a figure of speech where a word or phrase stands for another related concept. It's deeply ingrained…
Conventional metaphors are deeply ingrained linguistic and conceptual tools that shape our understanding of abstract ideas by mapping them onto…
Conventional implicature refers to meaning that is suggested or implied by an utterance, but not strictly entailed by its literal…
Contrastive analysis is a method that examines the similarities and differences between two or more items, languages, or systems. It's…
A contrast relation highlights differences and oppositions between two or more entities, ideas, or situations. It emphasizes what sets them…
A contoid is a term used in linguistics to describe a speech sound that is produced with the lips and…
The continuous aspect in grammar describes actions or states that are ongoing, incomplete, or habitual, emphasizing duration rather than a…
A continuant is a speech sound produced with a continuous, unobstructed airflow. This includes vowels and most consonants like fricatives…