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Which term names the loss of lexical content when a word becomes a grammatical element?

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Which term names the loss of lexical content when a word becomes a grammatical element?

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Semantic bleaching
Affixation
Reanalysis
Morphophonological reduction

Correct answer: Semantic bleaching

Explanation: Semantic bleaching is the mechanism where a lexical item's specific meaning erodes as it grammaticalizes; e.g., Latin habēre contributing to Romance future markers is a documented pathway.

Created 2026-03-10T17:16:17.885Z. Updated 2026-03-10T17:16:17.885Z.