Lexicology
Lexicology is a branch of linguistics which studies...
the vocabulary of a language.
What does Lexicography study?
It studies compiling dictionaries.
What is the morpheme?
It is the smallest unit of language that carries information about meaning or function.
The branch of linguistics which studies the meaning of linguistic units is called...
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two, unlike things.
What is the origin and meaning of the word "lexicology"?
Etymologically the word «lexicology» is a Greek word: «Lexico» means «word» and «logos»— learning.
When did the modern lexicography appear?
In the 15th century.
A morpheme that can be a word by itself is called...
a free morpheme
What is concept?
Concept is the reflection in the mind of real objects and phenomena in their essential features and relations.
You are the Apple of my eye. is an example of..
Metaphor
What is diachronic approach to the study of the vocabulary?
The diachronic approach studies the changes and the development of vocabulary in the course of time.
When was the first English dictionary published?
In 1755 by Samuel Johnson
What is affixation?
Affixation is the formation of words by adding affixes to the root (stem). lucky / un-lucky
What is the meaning of the word "admiral"?
It originates from the Arabic term "amīr al-baḥr" (أمير البحر), meaning "commander of the sea".
Whay is metonymy?
Metonymy is a figure of speech where a thing or concept is not called by its own name, but by the name of something intimately associated with that thing or concept.
What is sinchronic approach to the study of the vocabulary?
Synchronic approach deals with the vocabulary as it exists at a given time, at the present time.
What is the first important dictionary in American lexicography?
Webster's American Dictionary of the English language.
What is suffixation?
Suffixation is the formation of words with the help of suffixes, e.g. employer, employee, childish, northwards.
What is "tête-à-tête" ?
From French,a private conversation between two people.
I could eat a horse. is an example of...
Metaphor
How many types of lexicology do you know? Name them.
There are 5 types of lexicology: 1) general; 2) special; 3) descriptive; 4) historical; 5) comparative.
What main types of dictionaries do you know?
General and special dictionaries.
... words consist of two or more root morphemes, one or more affixes and an inflexion (left-handed, warm-hearted, blue-eyed).
Compound-derived
The term "beau monde" means...
"beautiful world" from French, meaning High society
“The White House gave an update on the matter.” is an example of ...
Metonymy