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A GLOSSARY OF LINGUISTIC,
ONOMASTIC, AND RELATED
TERMS
The following list is a glossary of the linguistic, onomastic, and related terms and
concepts that occur in the text proper of this book. The reader should keep in mind
that this is a basic glossary. For more extensive discussion of the theory underlying
the linguistic concepts specified here, it would be advisable to consult any basic in-
troductory linguistic text. Ronald W. Langacker Language and Its Structure: Some
Fundamental Linguistic Concepts ( 1973) is an excellent resource for such informa-
tion. A classic work is Leonard Bloomfield Language ( 1933). Many of the funda-
mental notions contained in the latter work are still valuable.
Abbreviation : A shortened form of a word, e.g., Jan.for January, or Ed.D for
Doctor of Education.
Acronym :A word that is created by using the initials of a phrase, e.g., N[ational]
O[rganization] for the R[eform] of M[arijuana] L[aws], or NORML.
Affix : The addition of a meaningful element to an existing word form or base. In
English, these forms may be added to the beginning of a word (pos-
sible/impossible) or the end of a word (watch/watched).
Alias : The use of an assumed name. Often this term has the suggestion of criminal
impropriety (cf. pseudonym).
Alter-Ego : "Other I" or other self.
Anagram : Rearrangement of a word or phrase to create a novel word or phrase by
using only the letters in the original.
Anthroponym : A personal name. ,
Aptonym : The similarity between a person's name and occupation.
Bilingualism : The use of two languages by an individual in certain social contexts
and under certain conditions.
Brand name : A specific name employed by a corporation to identify in a unique way
a product and its manufacturer, or a service and its provider.
Dysphemism: The practice of employing a negative term for a positive word or
phrase.

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Publication Information: Book Title: The Study of Names: A Guide to the Principles and Topics. Contributors: Frank Nuessel - author. Publisher: Greenwood Press. Place of Publication: Westport, CT. Publication Year: 1992. Page Number: 135.
    
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