CONCEPTUALIZATION OF SIZE AND AFFECTIVITY OF DIMINUTIVES
Keywords:
Diminutives, size conceptualization, affectivity, linguistic morphology, semanticsAbstract
This article explores the conceptualization of size and affectivity in diminutives across various languages. It examines how diminutive forms convey not only a smaller size but also emotional and social nuances, contributing to the understanding of their role in communication. The study utilizes examples from multiple linguistic contexts to illustrate the multifaceted nature of diminutives
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