ACADEMIC EXPLORATION OF ANIMAL-INSPIRED ADJECTIVES: UNRAVELING SYMBOLISM AND CULTURAL NUANCES
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Animal-inspired adjectives, Linguistic creativity, Metaphorical extension, Cultural symbolism, Taxonomy of adjectives, Semantic evolution, Language and metaphor, Idiomatic expressions, Enriching descriptions, Linguistic diversityAbstract
This article explores the dynamic role of animal-inspired adjectives in enriching language and expression. Through a comprehensive examination of these linguistic constructs, the taxonomy of animal-inspired adjectives is presented, classifying them based on the categories of animals they reference, such as mammals, birds, reptiles, etc. The derivation of these adjectives is investigated, encompassing both direct association and metaphorical extension, revealing how language evolves over time. Cultural influences and semantic evolution further shape the meanings and usage of these adjectives.
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