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Record 1 1979-10-02

English

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

A semantic label indicating that an entry term has a favourable overtone or connotation. Ex. "sanitary engineer" (for "garbage collector"), "accountant" (for "bookkeeper"), "marketing representative" (for "salesperson").

French

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  • Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
OBS

Marque sémantique attribuée à un terme dont le sens comporte une connotation présentant la réalité désignée sous un aspect favorable. Ex.: gens de maison pour domestiques.

Spanish

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