1. English Morphology and Lexicology

2. Chapter 6 Sense relations and Semantic field
6.1 Polysemy
Two approaches to polysemy;
two processes of development
6.2 Homonymy
Types
Origins
Homonyms vs. Polysemants
Rhetoric features of homonyms
6.3 Synonymy
Definition
Sources
discrimination

3. 6.1 Polysemy

4. 6.1 Polysemy
Monosemy
(monosemic words)
Polysemy

5. 6.1.1 Two approaches 1. diachronic approach
From one meaning to many meanings through historical development
Primary meaning
Derived meanings
Examples:
face
harvest

6. 6.1.1 Two approaches 2. synchronic approach
The coexistence of various meanings of the same word at a certain historical period of time
Central meaning
Derived meanings
Examples:
gay

7. 6.1.2 Two processes of development
polysemy
radiation
(radial polysemy)
Concatenation
(chain polysemy)
The various possible meanings are linked to each other via a chain of meanings. Here, meaning A is not directly related to C, but via meaning B it is.
One meaning is at the “center” of it all, the other meanings radiate outwards. Meanings are all directly related to one another.

8. 6.2 Homonymy

9. 6.2 Homonymy

10. Homonyms vs. Polysemants

11. Homonyms vs. Polysemants

12. rhetorical features of homonyms
"Caesar salad" (Scissor salad) in an Italian accent:
Customer: "I'd like a Caesar salad."
Italian waiter: "Sir! Are you sure you want the Scissor salad? You'll cut your mouth!"

13. 6.3 Synonymy

14. 6.3 Synonymy

15. dinghy

16. yacht

17. punt

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