Object naming from lexical systems to language use and back
When referring to the objects they see, speakers choose a word from the lexical system to name them. This process involves using a word with a general meaning to refer to a specific object, which possesses unique features and appears within a complex visual scene. Previous studies on object naming f...
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| Tipo de recurso: | tesis doctoral |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2024 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | CBUC, CESCA |
| Repositorio: | TDR. Tesis Doctorales en Red |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:www.tdx.cat:10803/692524 |
| Acceso en línea: | http://hdl.handle.net/10803/692524 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Object naming Lexical systems 81 |
| Sumario: | When referring to the objects they see, speakers choose a word from the lexical system to name them. This process involves using a word with a general meaning to refer to a specific object, which possesses unique features and appears within a complex visual scene. Previous studies on object naming from both semantic and pragmatic perspectives present limitations, leaving questions about the relationship between lexical systems and language use open. The goal of this thesis is to bridge this gap and move towards a unified understanding of word meaning and word use. To this end, I will present five studies exploring the relationship between lexical systems and their use from different, complementary angles. Overall, the results presented in this thesis suggest that the human lexicon has evolved as an optimal solution for language use, and is characterized by key features that enable successful communication in always changing environments. |
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