• Lexicology
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  • What is a "lexical gap" and how does it occur in different languages?
    A lexical gap is when a language lacks a word for a concept present in another language, due to cultural differences
  • What is the process of semantic change, and what are its types?
    Semantic change is the evolution of word meanings. Types include broadening, narrowing, shift, amelioration, and pejoration
  • General vs Technical Vocabulary?
    General is everyday language, technical is specialized
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