SEMATIC CHANGES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Keywords:
Semantic change,Pragmatics,Language evolution,Word meaning,Linguistic shift,Contextual meaning,Pragmatic factors,Social influence, Cultural shifts,Speech acts,Discourse analysis, Linguistic adaptationAbstract
This paper explores the concept of semantic changes in language, focusing on how meanings of words evolve over time due to various linguistic, cultural, and social influences. The study examines the interplay between semantics (the study of meaning) and pragmatics (the study of language in context), highlighting the pragmatic factors that drive shifts in word meanings. These factors include changes in social norms, cultural shifts, and the need for speakers to adapt language to new contexts. The paper also investigates how these shifts impact communication and understanding within different linguistic communities. Through examples and case studies, the research illustrates the complex relationship between semantic changes and pragmatic considerations, shedding light on how language adapts to meet the communicative needs of society.
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