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This document discusses lexical semantics and the meaning of words. It defines key concepts such as hyponymy, hypernymy, polysemy, homonymy, paronymy, synonymy, denotation, connotation, conceptual meaning, referential meaning, and the triangle of signification. Meaning is difficult to define as it depends on context and experience. Words can have both conceptual and connotative meanings, with connotation relating to emotion, style, or affect. Connotation adds extra implied meanings beyond the core conceptua
- Author
- Ingrida Verbickaite
- Language
- EN