English Language Change-Lexis & Semantics 4.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? English LanguageA2/A-levelAQA Created by: SFloreaCreated on: 18-04-13 14:14 The name of the inventor is given to the product e.g. 'Dyson' Eponym 1 of 5 The word undertakes a more positive meaning e.g. 'wicked'=evil 'wicked'=awesome Amelioration 2 of 5 When a word is deliberately shortened in order to allow for quicker writing(in note form style) Clipping(Abbreviations) 3 of 5 The introduction of words from other languages into the English language e.g. 'pyjamas' Borrowing 4 of 5 When a word has more than one different meaning e.g. 'sick'=vomit or cool Broadening 5 of 5
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