Semantic Change
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Broadening/Generalisation
A word keeps its original meaning but also takes on additional meanings.
Narrowing/Specialisation
The opposite of broadening: a word becomes more specific in its meaning.
Amelioration
The meaning of a word becomes more positive or pleasant.
Pejoration
The meaning of a word becomes more negative or unpleasant.
Weakening
Words lose some of their force or strength.
Metaphor
Words acquiring new meanings because they are frequently used in a metaphoric way.
Idioms
Phrases formed from pre-existing words, which usually have an everyday use or meaning and often have interesting origins.
Euphemisms
A valid, inoffensive or more pleasant way of describing something distasteful or unpleasant.