Lexical Relation With A Simple Set Structure
Definition:
A lexical relation with a simple set structure is a pattern of association between lexical units that share one or more semantic components.
Discussion:
A simple set can be represented mathematically as
- {x1, x2, x3, x4, x5}
Examples:
(English)
The most common lexical relation of this type in English is a synonym set. A synonym set consists of lexical units which share all or most of their core semantic components.
Here are some examples of synonym sets:
- {assembly, gathering, meeting}
- {just, equitable, lawful, fair}
- {happy, joyful, glad}
This page is an extract from the LinguaLinks Library. Version 5.0 published on CD-ROM by SIL International, 2003.