Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
The Hypothesis (Elementary Definition). The proposal that language and thought are intricately connected. The structure of one’s language determines or influences the structure of one’s thought. (psycholinguistics)
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Second Critical Period
The time during which a person can easily add another language to her or his repertoire. Lasts from about 6-12. If a person is not exposed to another language during this time, she or he can still learn another language in school or later in life, with hard work and…
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Semantic Case
Semantic case indicates the semantic role that a noun phrase serves in a sentence. (morphology)
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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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