(Ebook) The semantics of English negative prefixes by Zeki Hamawand ISBN 9781845535407, 1845535405

(Ebook) The semantics of English negative prefixes by Zeki Hamawand ISBN 9781845535407, 1845535405

"The Semantics of English Negative Prefixes outlines a model which unifies the principles of two popular approaches to language description. Cognitive Semantics is the theory that takes account of mental operations. Usage-based Semantics is the practice that focuses on actual utterances. Accordingly, it is an essential source for any reader interested in English language. It achieves its aims by means of clear layout, actual data, ample exemplification, lucid explanation and discrete evidence."--BOOK JACKET. Content: Chapter 1: NegationChapter 2: DerivationChapter 3: CategoryChapter 4: Domain Chapter 5: ConstrualChapter 6: Conclusion Abstract: Intends to propose a fresh system for describing the semantic properties of negative prefixes in English. This title informs the readers about the mechanisms of forming negative words. It describes the prefixes in terms of the cognitive theories of category, domain and construal.