Explanation
The process by which a free combination becomes a fixed unit no longer fully interpretable literally. Shows how repeated shared use condenses a phrase in cultural memory.
Example
To kick the bucket is understood as a fixed expression for dying.
Counterexample
A mere label without the described formal or conceptual movement.
Distinction
Distinguish from Idiom; the neighbouring concept remains connected as a crossway.
Effect on thought and perception
Shows how repeated shared use condenses a phrase in cultural memory.
Resonance
Shows how repeated shared use condenses a phrase in cultural memory.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Idiomatization“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP1-0010. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP1-0010The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.