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The Semantics of English Negative Prefixes (Paperback)
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The Semantics of English Negative Prefixes (Paperback)
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The Semantics of English Negative Prefixes proposes a new system
for describing the semantic properties of negative prefixes in
English. Specifically, the system captures the semantic
distinctions between pairs of negative words that share same bases
but end in different prefixes like amoral vs. immoral, dissatisfied
vs. unsatisfied, maltreat vs. mistreat, non-human vs. anti-human,
etc. The book provides guidance on two matters. As a reference for
derivation, it informs the readers about the mechanisms of forming
negative words. To do so, it describes the prefixes in terms of the
cognitive theories of category, domain and construal. As a
reference for usage, it informs the readers about the meaning
differences between prefixally-negated words. To do so, it bases
the description on actual instances and supports the differences by
means of collocations. The Semantics of English Negative Prefixes
outlines a model which unifies the principles of two popular
approaches to language description. Cognitive Semantics is the
theory that takes account of mental operations. Usage-based
Semantics is the practice that focuses on actual utterances.
Accordingly, it is an essential source for any reader interested in
English language. It achieves its aims by means of clear layout,
actual data, ample exemplification, lucid explanation and discrete
evidence.
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