Bedeutungsnähern
Bedeutungsnähern is a term used in linguistics, particularly in the study of semantics and word meaning. It refers to the process by which the meaning of a word becomes more specific or narrowly defined over time. This often occurs when a word, initially having a broad or general meaning, starts to be used in a particular context or for a specific type of object or concept. As this usage becomes more frequent, the word's semantic range contracts, and its meaning becomes more precise.
An example of Bedeutungsnähern can be seen in the evolution of the word "deer." Originally, in Old