By etymological motivation, we mean that the meaning of a particular word is related to its ______.
origin
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- The word “synergy” means （ ）based on its etymological explanation.
- ______ involves recognizing the word when it is heard,being familiar with its written form, and knowing that the word signals a particular meaning
- If a word or phrase is used in its exact or original meaning without any additional meaning, then we can say we only use __________ of it. A: figurative meaning B: literary meaning C: connotative meaning D: denotative meaning
- 中国大学MOOC: When we use a word, sometimes we use its literal meaning or basic meaning. That is called the ______ of words
- Match each word to its meaning Match each word to its meaning.
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The relation between word and its meaning is definite.
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The relation between word and its meaning is casual.
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By saying language is arbitrary, we mean that there is no logical connection between meaning and ________.
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The denotative meaning of a word is __________. A: what the word suggests or implies B: based on the audience’s sense of appropriateness C: its literal or dictionary meaning D: usually more abstract than its connotative meaning
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The denotative meaning of a word is __________. A: what the word suggests or implies B: its literal or dictionary meaning C: based on the audience's sense of approriateness D: usually more abstract than its connotative meaning