Rise Of Epistemic Meaning Of Words: Semantic Change Of Binukid Language In Reflection Of Modernity In Bukidnon, Philippines

Human language is subject to constant evolution driven by the need to reflect the world’s ongoing changes and becomes a more efficient means of communication. The term semantic change describes how words can have different meanings for different people, usually because the modern meaning differs from the original usage. The primary purpose of this study is to analyze related research journal articles about the semantics change of the Binukid language in reflection of modernity in the Province of Bukidnon, Mindanao, Philippines. This study reviews the growing scholarly literature that takes up the term semantic change and discusses the rise of epistemic meaning of words. Moreover, the researchers focus on the developments and challenges of semantic change in communication over time. After reviewing reputable journals, the researchers consider how semantic changes’ underlying theories and evolution affect today’s generation’s communication. Hence, semantic change categorizations’ relationship to the nature of semantic change remains obscure despite the efforts of the researchers in this field.

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