LEXICOLOGY

LEXICOLOGY

Introduction to lexicology

-      Lexical decomposition

The first of these is lexical decomposition. Lexical composition is a means of characterizing the detail lexical features of a word

-      Collocation

Collocation refers to the co-occumence possibility or compatibility of a word with other words.

-      Denotation and connotation

Denotation refers to the strict definitions of a word, the  class of things denoted by a word. It is the deferential or dictionary meaning of a lexical item. For example the lexeme “mother” has it’s dictionary definition as” female parent”. Connotation on the other hand goes into the extralinguistic association and overtones of meaning of words.

Denotation and connotation in English

  1.     Cat        

Denotation   = four-legged, furry, purry animal    

Connotation  = stealthy, spiteful, calculating, quiet.

  2.   Feelings

Denotation = what someone senses/emotions

Connotation = happy, sad, frightened, glad (positive and negative feelings).

  3.   Home

Denotation = shelter and place of refuge

Connotation = protection, affection, love, peace, happiness.

Ok guys, I think that’s all about lexicology

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