this paper examines the semantic contribution of -?r and -andeh suffixes in persian based on lieber’s (2004) lexical semantic representation. this framework using six semantic features ([material], [dynamic], [location], [ieps] , [b] and [ci] and a principle called coordination principle studies the semantic contribution of lexical items including affixes and their functions in compounding, der...

Semantic Networks (SN) have been used in many applications, especially in the field of natural language understanding (NLU). The multflayered extended semantic network MESNET presented in this paper on the one hand follows the tradition of semantic networks (SN) starting with the work of Quillian (13). On the other hand, MESNET for the first time consequently and explicitly makes use of a multi...

Categories are not invariant. This paper attempts to explore the dynamic nature of semantic category, in particular, that of fashion language, based on the cognitive theory of Dawkins’ memetics, a new theory of cultural evolution. Semantic attributes of linguistic memes decrease or proliferate in replication and spreading, which involves a dynamic development of semantic category. More specific...

Many authors have argued that there exists a relation between case morphology, on the one hand, and semantic interpretation, on the other. A recurrent pattern is that the presence of overt case corresponds with a strong interpretation, i.e., definite, specific, whereas the absence of case corresponds with a weak interpretation, i.e., indefinite, non-specific. In this paper we argue on the basis...

Behavioral (semantic differential) and neural (Evoked Potentials, EPs) responses were related to connotative meaning. The approach was based on Osgood’s semantic analyses and dimensions of Evaluation (E), Potency (P), and Activity (A). The experimental variables were (I) the semantic class of the stimulus word (E+, E, P+ , P-, A+, A-) and (2) the dimension of the semantic scale (E, P. A) which ...