LEXICAL SENSE RELATIONS IN ẸDO.

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the lexical sense relations in Ẹdo Language, specifically focusing on the semantic organization of kinship terms. The research aims to explore the degree of relatedness among lexical items, examine the scope of lexical oppositeness, and analyze the patterns and characteristics of sense relations within the Ẹdo lexical system. The theoretical framework integrates Jost Trier(1931) Lexical Field Theory, providing a descriptive approach to the study of Ẹdo lexical sense relations. Through qualitative method of data collection and a systematic examination of primary and secondary data from proficient Ẹdo speakers, the study establishes a taxonomy of kinship terms, categorizing them into distinct semantic relationships such as synonymy, antonymy, hyponymy, holonymy, and meronymy. The findings highlight the complexities of familial connections embedded within the Ẹdo language and culture, emphasizing the complex nature of kinship terms. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the semantic landscape of Ẹdo Language and provides insights into understanding the complexities of lexical sense relations within this linguistic context.

Keywords: Semantics, Lexical sense relations, Ẹdo kinship Term.