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Linguistic Categorization: Prototypes in Linguistic Theory
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The categorization of colour is the classical approach to categorization prototype categories linguistic and encyclopaedic knowledge polysemy and meaning chains category extension - metonymy and metaphor polysemous categories in morphology and syntax, grammatical categories prototype categories in phonology.Abstract:
The categorization of colour the classical approach to categorization prototype categories linguistic and encyclopaedic knowledge polysemy and meaning chains category extension - metonymy and metaphor polysemous categories in morphology and syntax polysemous categories in intonation grammatical categories prototype categories in phonology the acquisition of categories.read more
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