Means of constructing terminological neologisms in English for business communication
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-712X-2022-5-48-58
Abstract
Aim. To identify the means of word formation in English for business communication which act as the most frequent and productive lexicological tools for constructing terminological neologisms.
Methodology. The study relies on the methods of continuous sampling, lexicological and lexicalsemantic analysis, as well as the inductive method and the method of quantitative analysis. Study material is represented by examples of terminological neologisms registered in the articles of the British press and analysed using relevant research methods.
Results. The study revealed that the prevailing number of terminological neologisms in English for business communication are formed via compounding (41.6%), derivation (22.3%), clipping (15.4%), blending (8.2%), abbreviation (7, 9%) and conversion (4.6%).
Research implications. The article expands the theoretical framework of the previous research that put forward the fundamental provisions of terminology and neologisms study. The practical significance of the work lies in the use of the results of the study in teaching English, lexicology and other related disciplines.
About the Author
E. I. Madinyan
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena I. Madinyan – Assistant Lecturer, Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Economics
ulitsa Miklukho-Maklaya 6, Moscow 117198
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