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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Main Author: Américo Venâncio Lopes Machado Filho
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Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2014-02-01
Series:Filologia e Linguística Portuguesa
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/flp/article/view/83852
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spelling 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
Filologia e Linguística Portuguesa
Lexicon
Convergent forms
Divergent forms
Variant
Dialectal dictionary
author_facet Américo Venâncio Lopes Machado Filho
author_sort Américo Venâncio Lopes Machado Filho
title On the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspective
title_short On the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspective
title_full On the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspective
title_fullStr On the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspective
title_full_unstemmed On the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspective
title_sort on the concept of “variant” in lexicon studies from a historic-variational perspective
publisher Universidade de São Paulo
series Filologia e Linguística Portuguesa
issn 1517-4530
2176-9419
publishDate 2014-02-01
description 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.
topic Lexicon
Convergent forms
Divergent forms
Variant
Dialectal dictionary
url http://www.revistas.usp.br/flp/article/view/83852
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