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This document discusses the dynamics of word meaning and lexicon, emphasizing the contextual variability of word meanings, polysemy, and semantic change. It outlines how language copes with limited vocabulary through mechanisms like coining new words and extending meanings, leading to phenomena such as polysemy and the creation of lexicons and dictionaries. The document also covers the types of semantic change and the importance of understanding these concepts for effective communication and language develo

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