Types of Semantic Change

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When a word widens its meaning it's know as....
Extension
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Narrowing means....
A word becomes more specialised
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When a word changes from having negative connotations to more positive connotations......
Amelioration
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Pejoration is when....
A word changes from having positive connotations to negative connotations
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Figurative (metaphor) is when...
A word can shift in meaning based on a likeness between things
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'Existing words alter their meaning to reflect the changes in society' is the definition for...
Semantic change
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Narrowing means....

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A word becomes more specialised

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When a word changes from having negative connotations to more positive connotations......

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Pejoration is when....

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Figurative (metaphor) is when...

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