Definitions and Lexical Organization of Adjectives: A Developmental Investigation
Marinellie, Sally Ann
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Description
Title
Definitions and Lexical Organization of Adjectives: A Developmental Investigation
Author(s)
Marinellie, Sally Ann
Issue Date
2000
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Johnson, Cynthia J.
Department of Study
Speech and Hearing Science
Discipline
Speech and Hearing Science
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Language, Linguistics
Language
eng
Abstract
In comparing word association and definition, it is suggested that adjectives are supported by word association. Word associations seem to contribute to the content of definitions (as opposed to form). However, grammatical skill also appears to be involved. It is concluded that content and form are two distinct definitional skills. Finally, it was found that socioeconomic status (SES) had a more influential effect on definition than word association. Furthermore, it appears that SES effects are gradual: Content seems to differentiate high from mid SES levels, whereas form seems to differentiate low from mid SES levels.
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