Etimology and semantics of word «compliment»
Abstract
This article is about the lingual
unit «compliment», dedicated to its formation
and function in the Russian language of the
18th-19th centures. Shortly presented is the
description of this units historical development
in the West European languages as well as
its adoption by the Russian language. The text
materials analysis showing all semantic nuances
of «compliments» meanings is the main
point of this article. According to this analysis
the conclusion made about the availability of
temporary frames limiting polysemy prosperity
of the present adoption and further gradual
disappearing trend of most meanings.
unit «compliment», dedicated to its formation
and function in the Russian language of the
18th-19th centures. Shortly presented is the
description of this units historical development
in the West European languages as well as
its adoption by the Russian language. The text
materials analysis showing all semantic nuances
of «compliments» meanings is the main
point of this article. According to this analysis
the conclusion made about the availability of
temporary frames limiting polysemy prosperity
of the present adoption and further gradual
disappearing trend of most meanings.
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