MARKEDNESS

Etymology

Noun

markedness (countable and uncountable, plural markednesses)

(linguistics) The quality of a word, form or phoneme that is considered to be more complicated, less natural or stranger than the usual form.

Using the word "comedienne" instead of "comedian" can be seen as an example of markedness.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 April 2025

BRIGHT

(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”


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