#1
What does the term 'dormant word' refer to in linguistics?
#2
Which term describes the intentional creation of a new word or expression?
#3
What term is used to describe the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely positioned words?
#4
What is the term for the intentional use of a word that imitates the sound it describes, such as 'bang' or 'clang'?
#5
In the context of language, what is a 'lexical gap'?
#6
Which term is used to describe a word that has fallen out of common usage over time?
#7
In linguistics, what is the term for a word that has opposite meanings depending on the context?
#8
What is the term for a word that sounds like what it means, such as 'buzz' or 'murmur'?
#9
What is the term for a word that has the same meaning as another word?
#10
What is the phenomenon where a word takes on a new meaning unrelated to its original meaning?
#11
What term is used to describe words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and pronunciations?
#12
Which linguistic term refers to the merging of sounds in connected speech?
#13
What is the term for the deliberate use of an incorrect word to create a humorous effect?
#14