The meaning of the Proto-indo-European root *ghos-ti- and its derivates in the English language
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5075-2023-5-6-14
Abstract
Aim. To study the semantic field of the root *ghos-ti- in PIE (the Proto-Indo-European language), divide Modern English lexical units with the etymological root *ghos-ti- into groups according to their formal and semantic features.
Methodology. The main research methods are the comparative-historical method and the descriptive-analytical method, which includes classification, comparison and generalization of the lexical units under study.
Results. The study showed that lexis with the root *ghos-ti- came into English through Proto-Germanic, Latin and Ancient Greek. Modern English lexical items with this root were grouped based on their meaning and form.
Research implications. The data on semantic and word-formative development of vocabulary, which emerged from the root *ghos-ti-, has been extended and updated. A classification of modern English lexemes with this root has been proposed.
About the Authors
P. V. Gurova
Moscow City University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Polina V. Gurova – Assistant Lecturer, Department of English Studies and Cross-Cultural Communication
Vtoroy Selskohoziajstvenny proezd 4, Moscow 129226
I. V. Stekolshchikova
Moscow City University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Irina V. Stekolshchikova – Dr. Sci. (Philology), Assoc. Prof., Prof., Department of English Studies and Cross-Cultural Communication
Vtoroy Selskohoziajstvenny proezd 4, Moscow 129226
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