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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Linguistics

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
prolixity
[Sustantivo]

the fact of having an excessive number of words that results in being tedious

verbosidad, palabrería

verbosidad, palabrería

Ex: The editor advised the writer to avoid prolixity by cutting unnecessary words and focusing on concise, impactful statements to maintain the readers' interest.
rhetoric
[Sustantivo]

the study of the rules and different methods of using language in a way that is effective

retórica

retórica

Ex: rhetoric is often associated with persuasion , it also serves as a tool for critical analysis , enabling individuals to deconstruct arguments , identify fallacies , and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies .
epithet
[Sustantivo]

a word or phrase applied to something to convey its character or essence in a descriptive sense

epíteto

epíteto

Ex: In Homer 's epics , characters are frequently identified by epithets like " rosy-fingered dawn " and " swift-footed Achilles . "
intertextuality
[Sustantivo]

the interconnectedness and referencing of texts, where one text refers to or influences another, creating layers of meaning and a complex web of relationships between texts

intertextualidad, intertextualismo

intertextualidad, intertextualismo

Ex: The filmmaker 's reliance intertextuality is evident in the movie 's numerous nods to iconic scenes from classic films , creating a dialogue between past and present cinematic techniques .
imbrication
[Sustantivo]

the overlapping and blending of language elements, such as sounds or grammatical structures, within speech or writing

imbricación, entrelazado

imbricación, entrelazado

Ex: In her study , she explored imbrication of language and identity among bilingual communities .
apposition
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) the use of two adjacent noun phrases having the same referent that have the same syntactical role in a sentence

aposición

aposición

Ex: In the study of syntaxapposition is analyzed to see how additional information is integrated seamlessly into sentences without disrupting the flow .
portmanteau word
[Sustantivo]

a new word that is formed by the combination of two other words blending their meaning and sounds

palabra híbrida

palabra híbrida

Ex: The creation portmanteau words can be playful and creative , as seen in " chillax , " a combination of " chill " and " relax . "
syntax
[Sustantivo]

(linguistics) the way in which words and phrases are arranged to form grammatical sentences in a language

sintaxis

sintaxis

Ex: Syntax analysis helps in identifying how sentence elements like nouns , verbs , and adjectives interact within a given linguistic framework .
morpheme
[Sustantivo]

(linguistics) the smallest meaningful unit of a language that does not necessarily stand alone and cannot be divided

morfema

morfema

Ex: The study morphemes, known as morphology , examines how these units combine to create complex words .
semantics
[Sustantivo]

(linguistics) a branch of linguistics that deals with meaning, reference, or truth

semántica

semántica

Ex: Differences semantics can lead to misunderstandings , especially when translating between languages with distinct cultural contexts .
lexicon
[Sustantivo]

the complete set of meaningful units in a language or a branch of knowledge, or words or phrases that a speaker uses

léxico

léxico

Ex: Building a lexicon through reading and exposure to different contexts enriches one 's language skills and communication abilities .
anaphora
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) a word or phrase that refers to a preceding word or phrase

anáfora

anáfora

Ex: Anaphora is often employed in literature and oratory to evoke emotion, emphasize ideas, and make speeches more memorable.
polysemy
[Sustantivo]

the phenomenon in language where a single word has multiple related meanings or senses

polisemia, polisemía

polisemia, polisemía

Ex: Ambiguity can sometimes arise polysemy, requiring context or additional information for accurate interpretation .
allophone
[Sustantivo]

a variant pronunciation of a phoneme, which can occur due to phonetic differences in specific contexts or environments within a language

alófono

alófono

Ex: The variation of the "r" sound in different dialects of English is an example of allophonic variation.
lexeme
[Sustantivo]

(linguistics) a basic linguistic unit that is meaningful and underlies a set of words which are related through inflection

lexema

lexema

Ex: lexemes helps in identifying patterns of word formation and usage across different linguistic contexts .
phoneme
[Sustantivo]

the smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish meaning, often represented by a specific symbol in phonetic notation

fonema

fonema

Ex: The study phonemes and their distribution helps linguists analyze speech sounds and patterns across languages .
hypernym
[Sustantivo]

a word that is more general and encompasses a broader category of related terms

hiperónimo, hiperónimo (término general)

hiperónimo, hiperónimo (término general)

Ex: The relationship between hypernyms and hyponyms provides insights into the structure and organization of lexical semantics.
neologism
[Sustantivo]

the process of inventing a word

neologismo

neologismo

Ex: neologisms become part of everyday language usage , while others remain obscure or limited to specific subcultures .
suppletion
[Sustantivo]

the phenomenon in which an irregular form of a word, often a verb or adjective, is used instead of a regular form to express a different grammatical feature

supleción, supleción irregular

supleción, supleción irregular

Ex: Linguists suppletion to understand the historical development and structural properties of languages , especially regarding irregularities in inflectional systems .
register
[Sustantivo]

(linguistics) a variety of language that is used in a particular social context, based on the communicative purpose and social status of the user

registro

registro

Ex: register allows speakers to navigate social interactions and convey their ideas appropriately in diverse contexts .
metathesis
[Sustantivo]

a phonological process in which sounds or syllables in a word are rearranged or switched positions, resulting in a change in the order of phonemes or syllables within the word

metátesis, metátesis fonológica

metátesis, metátesis fonológica

Ex: The occurrence metathesis highlights the fluid nature of language and its capacity for phonological variation over time .
epenthesis
[Sustantivo]

a phonological process in which a sound or phoneme is inserted into a word, typically to break up a consonant cluster or improve phonotactic constraints

epéntesis, inserción fonética

epéntesis, inserción fonética

Ex: The study epenthesis sheds light on the mechanisms behind speech production and perception , revealing patterns of phonological adaptation in languages .
reduplication
[Sustantivo]

the process of duplicating all or part of a word or morpheme to create a new form, often with a change in meaning or grammatical function

reduplicación, reduplicado

reduplicación, reduplicado

Ex: Reduplication can serve various functions across languages , including emphasis , diminishment , or the creation of onomatopoeic expressions .
clipping
[Sustantivo]

the process of shortening a word by dropping one or more syllables

abridamiento, recorte

abridamiento, recorte

Ex: The process of clipping often retains the original word's meaning and can occur in various parts of speech, such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
hypocorism
[Sustantivo]

a word-formation process in which a word or name is modified to create a shorter, affectionate, or informal version, often used to express familiarity, endearment, or intimacy

hipocorismo, hipocorística

hipocorismo, hipocorística

Ex: The formation hypocorisms can involve various linguistic processes such as clipping , adding diminutive suffixes , or phonetic modification .
tautology
[Sustantivo]

the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase

tautología

tautología

Ex: Writers and speakers are often advised to tautology to ensure their communication is clear and concise without unnecessary repetition .
vowel harmony
[Sustantivo]

a phonological process in which vowels within a word or across adjacent words become more similar or assimilate to each other in terms of certain phonetic features

armonía vocálica, armonía de vocales

armonía vocálica, armonía de vocales

Ex: Linguists vowel harmony to understand how phonological rules govern vowel distribution and consistency within languages .
hyponym
[Sustantivo]

a word that represents a subset of a broader category

Hipónimo, Hiponimia

Hipónimo, Hiponimia

Ex: I 'm struggling to find hyponym for " love " that perfectly captures its specific meaning .
synchronic
[Adjetivo]

related to the study of a phenomena at a specific point in time, particularly in linguistics and social sciences, without considering historical changes

sincrónico, sincro

sincrónico, sincro

Ex: synchronic phonology , linguists analyze the sounds of a language as they exist in the present .
diachronic
[Adjetivo]

related to the study or analysis of phenomena or changes over time, particularly within linguistics or historical contexts

diacrónico, diacrónica

diacrónico, diacrónica

Ex: Archaeologists diachronic approaches to study ancient civilizations .
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