THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORD CLUSTER
Keywords:
Keywords: word clusters, lexical grouping, linguistic analysis, semantic similarity, natural language processing, A strategy for Synonym Development.Abstract
Annotation: This article explores the historical and theoretical development of
word clusters, highlighting their significance in linguistic theory and practical
applications such as computational linguistics, natural language processing, and
language education. The research traces the evolution of the concept from early
linguistic grouping practices to modern algorithmic approaches that leverage statistical
and semantic analysis.
Particular attention is given to the methodology of cluster formation, types of
clustering algorithms, and the impact of word clusters on enhancing machine
understanding of human language. The study also addresses the pedagogical value of
word clusters in vocabulary acquisition and cognitive linguistics. The findings
underline that the development of word clusters has been both a reflection of linguistic
theory and a tool that continues to shape it.
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