Discovering Language: How Words Get New Meanings

Duration: 11

Year Published: 1973

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Copyright: Registered 14Mar73 · MP24223 (Jul-Dec 1973) Copyright holder: Coronet Instructional Media, a division of Esquire, Inc

Description: Contrasts scenes in a modern airport with those from an earlier time to illustrate how the meanings of words change. Outlines the ways meanings can change: old words are adapted to fit new ideas, usage becomes more general or specific, and words may take on a more positive or negative connotation. Shows how these changes may include a shift to a different part of speech. Uses several examples to illustrate each type of change.

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