We borrow words from other languages to fill in the gaps in our own language, create synonyms and raise our register (as shown in the use of Latin and Greek)
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Adapt
The use of morphology - adapting existing words
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Creation
We create completely new words
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Eponym
Something is named after it's creater (eg.sandwich)
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Propriety Name
An organisation names it's product and this name becomes widely used for the product (eg. hoover)
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Overt Prestige
Status gained from using the most official/standardised dialect (eg. Received Pronunciation)
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Covert Prestige
Status gained within a certain group from choosing not to use standerdised dialect
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Abbreviations
Acronyms, Initialisms and Clippings (see Abbreviations FC)
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Obsolete lexicons
Words which no longer have any use
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Blends
Words that blend two words to link the meanings (eg. fugly)
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
The use of morphology - adapting existing words
Back
Adapt
Card 3
Front
We create completely new words
Back
Card 4
Front
Something is named after it's creater (eg.sandwich)
Back
Card 5
Front
An organisation names it's product and this name becomes widely used for the product (eg. hoover)
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