Of a word: given a particular, restricted meaning or application. Now rare.
| 单词 | θ150958 |
| 释义 | the mind > language > linguistics > semantics > types of semantic change > [adjective] (3) polarized1859 Of a word: given a particular, restricted meaning or application. Now rare. pejorativea1888 Depreciatory, contemptuous; (Linguistics) giving or acquiring a less favourable meaning or connotation. meliorative1902 That improves or ameliorates; (Linguistics) giving or acquiring a more favourable meaning or connotation (opposed to pejorative). Also gen.… |
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