An abstract concept that's framed in different terms to create meaning
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Idiom
A common figure of speech
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Semantic/Lexical field
Named area of meaning in which lexemes interrelate and define each other in specific ways eg, father, mother, son, daughter
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Lexemes
A basic unit of meaning in the lexicon, or specific language or culture
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Collocates/collocations
Words commonly associated with other words
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Hyponomy
A chain of words that are semantically related starting with a general term and ending with a specific one
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Fixed expressions
Regular collations such as 'see you later '
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Euphemism
More socially acceptable terms
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Dysphemism
Harsher or blunt and probably taboo words or phrases
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Latinate lexis
More complex vocabulary derived from Greek and Latin
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Etymology
Where words come, their derivation
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Register
A variety of language that is associated with particular situation of use. It's vital to consider key aspects of context or situational characteristics
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