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What does the term 'lexicology' primarily study?
What does the term 'lexicology' primarily study?
- Phonetics and sounds
- Sentences and syntax
- Pragmatics and context
- Words and their meanings (correct)
Lexicology only deals with the meaning of words and not their structure.
Lexicology only deals with the meaning of words and not their structure.
False (B)
What are two main problems that lexicology addresses?
What are two main problems that lexicology addresses?
Definition of a word and understanding polysemy.
The study of the historical origins and development of words is known as __________.
The study of the historical origins and development of words is known as __________.
Match the following terms related to the structural aspects of a word:
Match the following terms related to the structural aspects of a word:
Which of the following represents a common issue when defining a word?
Which of the following represents a common issue when defining a word?
Inflectional forms of a word (like 'run,' 'ran,' 'running') are considered separate words.
Inflectional forms of a word (like 'run,' 'ran,' 'running') are considered separate words.
What is the smallest unit of meaning in a word referred to as?
What is the smallest unit of meaning in a word referred to as?
Lexicology only studies the meanings of words.
Lexicology only studies the meanings of words.
The structure of a word can only be studied in terms of its meaning.
The structure of a word can only be studied in terms of its meaning.
What is the role of the suffix '-ible' in the word 'irresistible'?
What is the role of the suffix '-ible' in the word 'irresistible'?
What is the root of the word 'irresistible'?
What is the root of the word 'irresistible'?
The prefix 'ir-' in 'irresistible' serves as a ________ prefix.
The prefix 'ir-' in 'irresistible' serves as a ________ prefix.
Which of the following statements are true regarding the internal structure of the word 'irresistible'?
Which of the following statements are true regarding the internal structure of the word 'irresistible'?
Match each term with its corresponding definition:
Match each term with its corresponding definition:
Why is it not entirely correct to say that a word is indivisible?
Why is it not entirely correct to say that a word is indivisible?
One of the main problems in lexicology is the historical development of words.
One of the main problems in lexicology is the historical development of words.
List the main issues studied in lexicology.
List the main issues studied in lexicology.
Describe the external structure of the word 'irresistible.'
Describe the external structure of the word 'irresistible.'
Which elements are part of a word’s internal structure?
Which elements are part of a word’s internal structure?
Which of the following are topics studied by lexicology?
Which of the following are topics studied by lexicology?
Which of the following are problems in defining the concept of a 'word' in linguistics?
Which of the following are problems in defining the concept of a 'word' in linguistics?
Match the terms on the left with their correct definitions on the right.
Match the terms on the left with their correct definitions on the right.
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Lexicology
Lexicology
The study of words, their meanings, development, and relationships within a language.
Word definition problem
Word definition problem
Defining a 'word' is difficult because its boundaries are unclear, especially in compound words and inflectional forms.
Morpheme
Morpheme
The smallest meaningful unit within a word.
Polysemy
Polysemy
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Compound word
Compound word
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Root (word)
Root (word)
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Phonological Structure
Phonological Structure
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Morphological Structure
Morphological Structure
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Word Formation
Word Formation
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Inflectional Endings
Inflectional Endings
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Clitic
Clitic
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Historical Word Development
Historical Word Development
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Affixes
Affixes
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Syntactic Structure
Syntactic Structure
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External Structure (of a word)
External Structure (of a word)
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Internal Structure (of a word)
Internal Structure (of a word)
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Formal Unity of a Word
Formal Unity of a Word
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Word is indivisible (False)
Word is indivisible (False)
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Study Notes
Lexicology
- Lexicology is the study of words, their meanings, development, and relationships within a language.
- It draws from Greek words "lexis" (word/speech) and "logos" (study/discourse).
Main Problems of Lexicology
- Defining a Word: Determining what constitutes a word in a language.
- Meaning and Semantics: Understanding how words carry meaning (polysemy, synonymy).
- Word Structure: Examining the internal structure of words (morphemes).
- Word Formation: How new words are created (derivation, compounding, borrowing).
- Etymology: The historical origins and development of words.
- Lexical Relations: Analyzing how words relate to each other (synonyms, antonyms, etc.)
Defining "Word"
- Defining "word" is complex as boundaries are unclear.
- Word is often considered a unit of meaning, but this is fuzzy.
Compound Words
- Compound words (e.g., "toothpaste," "airplane") are multiple words forming a single concept.
Structural Aspects of a Word
- Phonological Structure: The sound pattern of the word.
- Morphological Structure: The internal form including:
- Root: The core meaning part of the word.
- Affixes: Prefixes, suffixes, etc. modifying the root.
- Inflectional Endings: Indicate grammatical properties (e.g., tense, number, case).
- Syntactic Structure: The word's role in a sentence.
External and Internal Structure of "Irresistible"
- External Structure: "Ir-resist-ible"
- Internal Structure:
- "ir-": Negation prefix
- "resist": Root meaning "withstand"
- "-ible": Turns verb into adjective ("capable of being resisted")
Formal Unity of a Word
- Words are typically treated as single, coherent units in language.
- However, they aren't truly indivisible due to:
- Morphological: Words can be divided into smaller meaningful units (morphemes).
- Phonological: Words can be separated into sounds or syllables.
- Syntactically: Words like contractions ("don't") can be broken down further.
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Explore the fascinating field of lexicology, which focuses on the study of words, their meanings, and relationships. This quiz delves into key challenges in defining words, understanding semantics, and examining word formation processes. Test your knowledge on various aspects of lexicology, including etymology and lexical relations.
