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Lexical Semantics

Delve into the intricacies of word meanings, from basic definitions like lexeme and lexicon to possible word relations such as homonymy, polysemy, synonymy, and more. Understand how words combine to form sentences and how their meanings contribute to discourse analysis.

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Mastering Boolean Searching for Efficient Information Retrieval

Explore the power of Boolean searching techniques to streamline your research process. Learn the differences between indexed and full-text databases, grasp the nuances of Boolean operators, and uncover tips for refining your search queries effectively. Dive into the world of synonymy and ambiguity m

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Understanding Semantic Relations in Language

In semantics and pragmatics, sense relations are categorized into paradigmatic, syntagmatic, and derivational axes. Paradigmatic relations involve semantic choices within a sentence structure, while syntagmatic relations connect items within the same sentence. Examples include synonymy, hyponymy, me

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Understanding Sparse vs. Dense Vector Representations in Natural Language Processing

Tf-idf and PPMI are sparse representations, while alternative dense vectors offer shorter lengths with non-zero elements. Dense vectors may generalize better and capture synonymy effectively compared to sparse ones. Learn about dense embeddings like Word2vec, Fasttext, and Glove, which provide effic

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Evolution of Lexical Categories: A Cognitive Sociolinguistics Perspective

The lecture series at the University of Leuven explores Diachronic Prototype Semantics and its implications for Variational Linguistics. It delves into semasiological, conceptual onomasiological, and formal onomasiological variation in linguistic meaning, emphasizing the role of variability in the e

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Understanding Denotative Meaning and Translation Issues

Denotative meaning in translation poses challenges due to the elastic and indeterminate nature of meaning, especially in dealing with the cognitive or literal sense of words. Polysemy, homonymy, and synonymy contribute to complexities in determining precise denotative meanings. The rigidity and flex

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Understanding Lexical Relations in Linguistics

Different types of lexical relations such as synonymy, antonyms, hyponymy, homophony, and homonymy play a crucial role in understanding the nuances of language. Synonyms have closely related meanings, antonyms have opposite meanings, while hyponymy and hypernymy show hierarchical relationships betwe

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Exploring Denotative Meaning and Translation Issues

Delve into the intricacies of denotative meaning and its implications in translation. Understand the nuances of polysemy and homonymy, along with the significance of synonymy in defining word meanings. Gain insights into the complexities of determining and translating the literal meanings of words.

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Understanding Lexical Relations in Language

Explore the concepts of synonymy, antonymy, hyponymy, and prototype in linguistics. Learn about words with closely related meanings (synonyms), opposite meanings (antonyms), inclusive meanings (hyponyms), and characteristic examples (prototypes) within lexical relations.

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Understanding Lexical Semantics: An Overview

Lexical semantics explores the relationships words have with each other and with our understanding of reality. It delves into reference and sense, naming theory, synonymy, and more. Reference focuses on how words relate to objects, while sense deals with relationships between lexical items. Naming t

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Understanding Sense and Reference in Everyday Language

Explore the use of words like "mean," "meaning," and "meant" in everyday language, delving into whether they indicate sense or reference in different contexts. Dive into examples and concepts like synonymy, sense, and interdependence, enhancing your understanding of language nuances.

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Statistical Text Analysis Techniques Overview

The content covers key concepts in statistical text analysis, including maximum likelihood estimation, N-gram language model smoothing, and perplexity calculation. It then delves into Latent Semantic Analysis and the practical application of vector space models, highlighting considerations like syno

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