Chyrvonyi, Oleksandr (2024) Core Units Of Computer Lexis Scientific Journal of Polonia University, 63 (2). pp. 29-35. ISSN 2957-2096
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Abstract
This paper analyzes the core vocabulary of English computer lexis, examining the criteria for identifying central terms and describing their structure and characteristics. The core units represent the most relevant concepts in computer terminology, characterized by high frequency, ambiguity, stylistic neutrality, and significant word-formation potential. The study distinguishes “first-level core units” like “user”, “computer” and “internet” that denote the most important notions; “second-level core units” like “smart” and “digital” that originated as synonyms but became independent; and “core elements” like cyber, tele and e- that started as abbreviations. Core units generate numerous morphological and syntactic innovations, often expanding or narrowing in meaning. Core elements undergo lexicalization into independent prefixes and word-forming components. While artificial intelligence is currently popular, related linguistic innovation remains limited. The core vocabulary has a complex structure with central concepts spawning many new terms through derivation and compounding. The paper examines the phenomena of synonymous attraction, functional homonymy in core elements, and the dualistic nature of computer lexis development. It provides a systematic analysis of the core English computer terminology and its word-formation capabilities.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | computer terminology; core vocabulary; word formation; neologisms; lexicalization; abbreviations; linguistic innovation |
Subjects: | Статті у базах даних > Index Copernicus |
Divisions: | Факультет романо-германської філології > Кафедра германської філології |
Depositing User: | доцент Олександр Сергійович Чирвоний |
Date Deposited: | 15 Jul 2024 07:40 |
Last Modified: | 15 Jul 2024 07:40 |
URI: | https://elibrary.kubg.edu.ua/id/eprint/49405 |
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