Types of Semantic Change 0.0 / 5 ? English LanguageLanguage changeA2/A-levelWJEC Created by: LeahrawlsCreated on: 09-12-16 15:20 When a word widens its meaning it's know as.... Extension 1 of 6 Narrowing means.... A word becomes more specialised 2 of 6 When a word changes from having negative connotations to more positive connotations...... Amelioration 3 of 6 Pejoration is when.... A word changes from having positive connotations to negative connotations 4 of 6 Figurative (metaphor) is when... A word can shift in meaning based on a likeness between things 5 of 6 'Existing words alter their meaning to reflect the changes in society' is the definition for... Semantic change 6 of 6
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