This work is an attempt to explore how the meanings of novel noun-noun compounds in Korean are predicted and what factors affect this process. First, a comparison of the interpretation processes of novel and established nouns is made. A close examinat...
This work is an attempt to explore how the meanings of novel noun-noun compounds in Korean are predicted and what factors affect this process. First, a comparison of the interpretation processes of novel and established nouns is made. A close examination is also made of various linguistic and extra-linguistic factors which influence the interpretation process. Finally, an interpretation model of novel noun-noun compounds is proposed that is based on what really goes on in a language user`s mind. In support of this model, an experiment of predictability is also reported. (Chungkang College of Cultural Industry)