Lexicogenetic processes in modern Lithuanian language: creation and use of neologisms
Lexicogenetic processes in modern Lithuanian language: creation and use of neologisms

Summary/Abstract: The paper analyses recent neologisms of the Lithuanian language as a part of general linguistic change, employing theoretical framework of lexical semantics as a basis for investigation of neologisms. The object of the paper is the database of Lithuanian neologisms in which recent Lithuanian neologisms are presented. The article aims at classification of main lexicogenetic processes in the Lithuanian language: creation of words by the means of derivation using sources of the Lithuanian language and foreign languages, borrowing and translation of words and their adoption according to the structural rules of language. The article also deals with onomasiological approach regarding concepts and their expression through language as well as with contextual factors influencing development of neologisms. Ultimately, conclusions are drawn, providing evaluation of evolution trends of the Lithuanian language based upon analysis of modern neologisms.

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