Extension in Linguistics

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Extension

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The meaning of a word becomes more generalized over time.

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How does the usage of a word change with extension?

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It can be used in more contexts than it could originally.

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Restriction

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a word's meaning becomes less generalised (more specific) over time

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Amelioration

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a word acquires a more positive meaning over time. It may also be referred to as semantic elevation.