semantics

Understanding the Word

A 'word' is a fundamental unit of language, carrying meaning and serving as a building block for communication. It can…

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Whole Presupposed Proposition

A whole presupposed proposition refers to the entirety of what is assumed to be true within a given statement or…

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Volitive Modality

Volitive modality expresses the speaker's will, desire, or intention towards an action. It encompasses commands, wishes, suggestions, and prohibitions, shaping…

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Utterance Act

An utterance act is the basic unit of speech production, encompassing the physical act of speaking and the literal meaning…

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Unbounded Deixis

Unbounded deixis refers to linguistic expressions whose reference is not fixed to a specific context, person, place, or time. These…

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Translative Case

The translative case indicates a change of state or transformation into something else. It answers 'into what?' or 'as what?'…

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Token-Reflexive Deixis

Token-reflexive deixis refers to linguistic expressions that point to themselves or their own utterance. It's a form of self-reference in…

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Third Person Deixis

Third person deixis refers to the use of pronouns and other grammatical forms to refer to entities not directly involved…

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Thesaurus Category

A thesaurus category organizes synonyms and related terms, aiding in vocabulary expansion and understanding word relationships. It provides a structured…

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Synonym Lexical Relation

Synonymy is a lexical relation where words share similar meanings. Understanding synonyms is crucial for effective communication and natural language…

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