Differences in the Semantic Content of Abstract and Concrete Words
Evidence from a Linguistic Feature Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21422303 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Zhao Yao (0000-0003-3016-9934, Xi'an Jiaotong University, corresponding author), Yu Chai (0000-0001-8473-0630, Xi'an Jiaotong University), Xinle Huang (0009-0000-0438-1734, Xi'an Jiaotong University), Peiying Yang (0000-0002-4989-6384, Xidian University), Rong Zhao (0000-0003-1546-1312), Zhao Rong (0000-0003-4864-5046, Xi'an Jiaotong University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication date | 2026-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psycholinguistic Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0090-6905 • E-ISSN: 1573-6555 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10936-026-10252-x |
| PMID | 42223794 |
| OpenAlex | W7163025881 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 37 |
Deep linguistic processing · Feature (linguistics) · Lexical decision task · Lexical Diversity · Perspective (graphical) · Psycholinguistics · Representation (politics) · Semantic feature · Task (project management) · Action Observation and Synchronization · Memory Processes and Influences · Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |