Explanation
A familiar, affectionate, or diminutive form of a name. It inscribes social closeness and evaluation into the form of a name.
Example
Elisabeth becomes Lisi.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Hypocoristic” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Not every diminutive is a hypocoristic; the latter applies especially to names and familiar address.
Effect on thought and perception
It inscribes social closeness and evaluation into the form of a name.
Resonance
In the atlas, Hypocoristic closes 1 previously unresolved reference line(s) and opens controlled paths of thought.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
ATLAS 241 residual-case triage → profile candidate 241-A → source and neighbourhood cross-check → ATLAS 242
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Hypocoristic“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-242-030. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-242-030The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.