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Semantics
The study of the meaning structure of language: words, phrases, and sentences. (semantics)
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SF
See “Surface Form.” (phonology)
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Shadowing
Repeating a spoken passage verbatim without changing the language or phrasing. Often used by interpreters to warm up. Term associated with linguist Holly Mikkelson.
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Simple Sentence
A simple sentence is a sentence with exactly one clause. (syntax)
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Simulfix
An affix that has more than one part. (morphology)
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Simultaneous interpretation
A type of interpretation where the interpreter speaks into the target language and the speaker continues without pause. Most often done in a booth, with members of the audience using headphones, or whispered. See also “consecutive interpretation.”
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Singular
A number marking that signals one entity. (morphology)
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Sisters
Syntactic nodes that are dominated by the same single, or “mother” node. (syntax)
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Sociolinguistics
The study of how language varies in society, including many subfields, such as gender and language, politeness theory, and dialectology. (sociolinguistics)
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Sound Verb Root
A consonantal root in Arabic that has no semi-vowels or glottal stops. The second and the third consonants in this type of root are not identical. (morphology)
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