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When a Shape Loses Shape. the Meaning of Shape and Its Synonyms in English and Polish

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The paper analyses the meaning of the term shape and its (partial) synonyms form and figure in English, as well as their Polish equivalents kształt, forma and figura. The nouns are proven to be polysemous, with some of the meanings not related to the idea of shape. English – Polish equivalence is partial, as a sign of common human experience. In some cases, cross-equivalence can be observed, while, in some other cases, no equivalence is observed.

Source: Annals of the University of Craiova Series Philology Linguistics

DOI: 10.52846/aucssflingv.v46i1-2.131

Author: Małgorzata KARCZEWSKA

Institution: University of Zielona Góra

Language: English

Topic: Translation Studies and Practices

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407675355

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