On the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspective
Even though the concept of linguistic variant has been fully established in contemporary sociolinguistic studies, it demands a theoretical review when it is considered from the perspective of lexicon studies, especially when related to historical and variational biases. In this paper, we present lim...
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doaj-03b3bbf9bf8e4a11ac3fd5b262a4644d2020-11-24T20:56:55ZengUniversidade de São PauloFilologia e Linguística Portuguesa1517-45302176-94192014-02-01162261275http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-9419.v16i2p261-27587451On the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspectiveAmérico Venâncio Lopes Machado Filho 0Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil Even though the concept of linguistic variant has been fully established in contemporary sociolinguistic studies, it demands a theoretical review when it is considered from the perspective of lexicon studies, especially when related to historical and variational biases. In this paper, we present limits on identification and characterization of lexical variation, considering formal changes that may occur at other levels of analysis, especially at the morphological or phonetic ones. To support the reflections on the topic, we discuss the process of lexicon constitution in Portuguese and the results of etymological convergence and divergence present in the history of the language. Based on the analysis presented, it is proposed that research on lexical variation should incorporate to this notion any significant formal or content changes.http://www.revistas.usp.br/flp/article/view/83852LexiconConvergent formsDivergent formsVariantDialectal dictionary |
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On the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspective |
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On the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspective |
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On the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspective |
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On the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspective |
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On the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspective |
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on the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspective |
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Universidade de São Paulo |
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Filologia e Linguística Portuguesa |
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1517-4530 2176-9419 |
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2014-02-01 |
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Even though the concept of linguistic variant has been fully established in contemporary sociolinguistic studies, it demands a theoretical review when it is considered from the perspective of lexicon studies, especially when related to historical and variational biases. In this paper, we present limits on identification and characterization of lexical variation, considering formal changes that may occur at other levels of analysis, especially at the morphological or phonetic ones. To support the reflections on the topic, we discuss the process of lexicon constitution in Portuguese and the results of etymological convergence and divergence present in the history of the language. Based on the analysis presented, it is proposed that research on lexical variation should incorporate to this notion any significant formal or content changes. |
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Lexicon Convergent forms Divergent forms Variant Dialectal dictionary |
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