On knowing a word.
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A person who knows a word knows much more than its meaning and pronunciation. The contexts in which a word can be used to express a particular meaning are a critical component of word knowledge. The ability to exploit context in order to determine meaning and resolve potential ambiguities is not a uniquely linguistic ability, but it is dramatically illustrated in the ease with which native speakers are able to identify the intended meanings of common polysemous words.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Annual review of psychology
دوره 50 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999