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Definition of apophony

Apophony is the change in the vowel timbre that, based on phonetic evolution, is recorded in words that share the same root. Phonetic phenomenon Apophony is a phonetic phenomenon that implies a modification in the quality or duration of the sound of the vowel that is in the root, especially when […]

Definition of comparatism

Comparatism is a school of linguistics that emerged in the early 19th century and aims to analyze and establish the genetic relationships that exist between languages. It is a term derived from the French word comparatisme. Method of comparison Comparatism can be understood as a method that allows us to compare languages ​​and recognize correspondences between languages.

Definition of desvencijar

The verb desvencijar refers to loosening, separating and/or breaking down the pieces of something that were, and should remain, joined together. That is why the action is linked to disarranging or taking apart an artifact, a machine or another object, even a symbolic one. Losing cohesion When something falls apart, it loses its normal cohesion. It stops having […]

Definition of clipping

Clipping is an English term that can be translated as “cutting”. Although it is not part of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) dictionary, it is often used in our language to refer specifically to the activity that consists of monitoring the media to detect allusions to a company, a business or a […]

Definition of substantiation

Substantiation, also accepted as substantiation, is the act and result of substantiating (or substantiating). This verb, meanwhile, refers to concretizing an idea, a plan or a project. In the field of law, substantiation is also called the action of processing a judicial process until a sentence resolves it. In context By […]

Definition of interfix

Interfix is ​​the affix that is inserted between the root and the suffix. This notion is used in the field of grammar and can also be referred to as an infix, according to what is accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). Interfix is ​​also understood as the affix that does not follow or precede the lexical morpheme, […]

Definition of dysphemism

Dysphemism is a way of saying something that is meant to be referred to in a pejorative way. In this way, an attempt is made to lower the category of a reality. Opposite of euphemism A dysphemism, therefore, is a derogatory expression or term that is used on purpose instead of another neutral phrase or word […]

Definition of argue

The concept of arguing comes from the Latin word arguĕre. The term refers to invoking or citing an explanation or a reason, either against or in favor of something or someone. Some examples In the following three sentences we see the term in context: “The deputy should argue another defense, since no one […]

Definition of appear

The verb to appear has its etymological origin in the Latin word apparescĕre. The first meaning mentioned in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) refers to showing or manifesting, generally causing astonishment. Some examples For example: “The bathers were terrified when, among the waves and near the coast, they saw a […]

Definition of herding

The verb arrear refers to the action of inciting pack animals to start walking, continue moving forward or speed up their pace. The person in charge of herding the beasts is known as a muleteer. Objectives The act of herding is usually carried out to take the animals to […]