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What does linguistic meaning encompass?
What does linguistic meaning encompass?
A variety of dimensions, including invariant properties and contextual complexities.
What are referents in linguistic meaning?
What are referents in linguistic meaning?
The objects, people, or concepts that a word or phrase points to in the real world.
Specific context shapes contextual complexities.
Specific context shapes contextual complexities.
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Which of the following are facets of representation in linguistic meaning? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are facets of representation in linguistic meaning? (Select all that apply)
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What is the necessity for decomposition in understanding complex linguistic expressions?
What is the necessity for decomposition in understanding complex linguistic expressions?
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What is the difference between linguistic (shallow) meaning and real (deep) meaning?
What is the difference between linguistic (shallow) meaning and real (deep) meaning?
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What does propositional meaning refer to?
What does propositional meaning refer to?
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The intended meaning or message a speaker wants to convey through their utterance is known as __________.
The intended meaning or message a speaker wants to convey through their utterance is known as __________.
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Study Notes
Linguistic Meaning Invariants
- Invariant Properties are the core, stable aspects of language related to meaning.
- Referents are the actual things in the world a word or phrase refers to (e.g., "dog" refers to an animal).
- Referents are an example of invariant properties of meaning.
Contextual Complexities
- Contextual Complexities refer to how context shapes meaning, including elements like the speaker, listener, situation, and cultural background.
- Specific Context refers to the particular situation where a word or phrase is used, it influences contextual complexities.
Facets of Representation in Linguistic Meaning
- Conceptual Meaning: The underlying idea or core concept represented by the expression.
- Referential Meaning: The relationship between the expression and the real-world object, person, or concept it refers to.
- Social Meaning: The cultural, social, and interpersonal implications of using the expression.
- Affective Meaning: The emotional or attitudinal aspects associated with the expression.
Semantic Units
- Lexical Meaning: The meaning of individual words.
- Phrasal and Sentential Meaning: The meaning of phrases and sentences.
- Discourse Meaning: The meaning of a complete text or conversation.
Linguistic Meaning as the Invariant of Paraphrases
- Linguistic meaning is the underlying concept that remains constant even when a sentence is rephrased.
- Paraphrasing is restating text in different ways while maintaining the same meaning.
- The invariant property of linguistic meaning allows us to recognize equivalent expressions.
Linguistic (Shallow) Meaning vs. Real (Deep) Meaning
- Linguistic meaning focuses on the literal, dictionary-based interpretation of words and their grammar.
- Real meaning goes beyond the literal, considering intent, context, shared knowledge, and implicatures—unspoken meanings suggested but not explicitly stated.
Three Aspects of Linguistic Meaning
- Propositional Meaning: The core meaning or truth value of an expression. It is the objective content conveyed.
- Communicative Meaning: The intended message the speaker aims to convey. It goes beyond the literal meaning, taking into account context, speaker's intent, and their relationship with the listener.
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This quiz explores the fundamental aspects of linguistic meaning, including invariant properties, contextual complexities, and facets of representation like conceptual, referential, social, and affective meanings. Gain a deeper understanding of how context influences the interpretation of language.
