Explanation
The influence of the number and frequency of morphologically related words on the processing of a word. Reveals the mental lexicon as a neighbourhood: a word is processed differently because related forms resonate in the background.
Example
Teach is activated within a dense family including teacher, teaching and reteach.
Counterexample
A mere label without the described formal, cultural or conceptual movement.
Distinction
Distinguish from Wortfamilie; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.
Effect on thought and perception
Reveals the mental lexicon as a neighbourhood: a word is processed differently because related forms resonate in the background.
Resonance
Reveals the mental lexicon as a neighbourhood: a word is processed differently because related forms resonate in the background.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Word family effect“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP7-0003. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP7-0003The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.