How to read this diagram:
Categories higher up are generally more inclusive, or are the source for metaphorical or metonymic extensions, of categories lower down. Solid or semi-solid lines indicate relationships of "instantiation" (Langacker 1988) or elaboration on a category; dotted lines indicate metaphoric or metonymic extensions. To view examples of each category, use the right arrow key.
utilitarian objects small enough to hold in hand
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. .concrete object
. associated with
. verb (deverbal nouns
. indicating product,
small entities in general implement, etc.)
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small small immature pieces/ small
artifacts animals beings parts of body
. things parts
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people shortened pointed part of .
with. . . . . things things/ substance .
physical parts . . .
defect/ . . .
lack . . .
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similarity/ ailments .
manner associated with
body parts