TOPIC: DIACHRONIC AND SYNCHRONIC APPROACHES TO THE STUDY OF THE VOCABULARY OF THE LANGUAGE
Keywords:
Keywords: diachronic, synchronic, vocabulary, language change, historical linguistics, linguistic structure, lexicologyAbstract
Abstract
This article explores two fundamental approaches in linguistic science: the
diachronic and synchronic methods of studying vocabulary. The diachronic approach
considers the historical development of words and traces changes in meaning, form,
and usage over time. In contrast, the synchronic approach focuses on analyzing
vocabulary at a specific moment in time, emphasizing structural relationships within
the language system. By comparing and contrasting these methods, the article
demonstrates that both are essential for a comprehensive understanding of language.
Furthermore, the study discusses practical applications of these approaches in fields
such as lexicography, language teaching, and corpus linguistics.
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