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EXTENSION MEANING [1 record]

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Record 1 1979-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
OBS

The process or result of widening the meaning of a term so as to designate a broader concept or include a new related sense. Ex. "dog" formerly designated only one type of dog, but now designates any dog; "office" designates a type of room and now as well, designates an administrative unit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
OBS

Ajout d'un sens nouveau au sens primitif d'un terme, le sens primitif pouvant éventuellement disparaître de l'usage. Ex.: Le terme bureau a d'abord désigné le tissu recouvrant un meuble, puis ce meuble, puis la pièce qui le contient, puis un établissement ou un organisme.

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