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:A word that [[#modifier|modifies]] or describes a [[#verb|verb]]. In English, they often end in "-ly". "Quickly" and "slowly" are examples of adverbs. |
:A word that [[#modifier|modifies]] or describes a [[#verb|verb]]. In English, they often end in "-ly". "Quickly" and "slowly" are examples of adverbs. |
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;ambiguous<span id="Ambiguous" /><span id="ambiguous" /> |
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:A sentence whose [[#syntax|syntax]] can be interpreted multiple different ways. Toki Pona's [[Prepositions|prepositions]] often introduce ambiguity. |
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==C== |
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;content word<span id="Content Word" /><span id="Content word" /><span id="content word" /> |
;content word<span id="Content Word" /><span id="Content word" /><span id="content word" /> |
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;semantics<span id="Semantic (Value)" /><span id="Semantic (value)" /><span id="semantic (value)" /><span id="semantic space"> |
;semantics<span id="Semantic (Value)" /><span id="Semantic (value)" /><span id="semantic (value)" /><span id="semantic space"> |
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:The "meaning" of a word. Semantics is concerned with the possible alternative words that could occupy a single position in a sentence. Contrast [[#syntax|syntax]]. |
:The "meaning" of a word. Semantics is concerned with the possible alternative words that could occupy a single position in a sentence. Contrast [[#syntax|syntax]]. |
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;semiparticle<span id="Semi-particle" /><span id="semiparticle" /> |
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:A word that can be used as a [[particle]] to modify the syntax of a sentence, but which also has a semantic space and can be used as a [[#content word|content word]]. |
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==V== |
==V== |
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;vague<span id="Vague" /><span id="vague" /> |
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:Individual Toki Pona words cover a wide [[semantic space]], so their meanings are often less precise than words in other languages. |
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;verb<span id="Verb" /><span id="verb" /> |
;verb<span id="Verb" /><span id="verb" /> |
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:A word that names an action. "Run" and "sit" are examples of verbs. |
:A word that names an action. "Run" and "sit" are examples of verbs. |
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