Inglise leksikoloogia
general features of modern Engl voc. Theoretical L. gives a complete picture of voc. Practical value
lies in using and appretiating the lg more conciously. There is diachronic (historical) L that studies
origin and development; syncronic studies voc at a given historical period. There are general L (studies
words disregarding particular features of any particular lg); special L (studies specific features of a
separate lg, there is Engl that bases on general L); contrastive (compares vocabularys in different
languages).
2. Connection of L with other linguistic disciplines
a) the word performes a certain grammatical function (nt, he always misses the class, how many misses
are there; the girl powders her nose, soliders face powder)In speech words are combined according to
grammatical rules. The plural of nouns may carry a new meaning (nt, arms-weapons, looks-appearance,
works-plant)
b)connected with phonetics. The meaning of a word is expressed by sounds and it depends on the order