An Introduction to English Lexicology
eBook - PDF

An Introduction to English Lexicology

Words, Meaning and Vocabulary

  1. 273 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

An Introduction to English Lexicology

Words, Meaning and Vocabulary

About this book

What are words? Where do words come from? How are they used? Answering these questions and more, this book guides you through the key concepts in the lexicology of modern English. Providing an overview which encompasses all aspects of English vocabulary, this book explains the sources of modern English words and shows how the vocabulary has developed over time. Thoroughly updated throughout to keep pace with recent developments in the field, this third edition features: - Enhanced chapters on vocabulary, dictionaries and investigative lexicology
- New sections on contemporary topics such as internet language, social media and youth culture
- Guides to new electronic resources and tools of analysis
- Exercises throughout each chapter, with an updated answer key
- A revised list of suggestions for further reading Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, and featuring exercises and a fully updated glossary of lexicological terms to support your learning, An Introduction to English Lexicology is the only book you need to understand the basics of English lexicology.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover page
  2. Halftitle page
  3. Series page
  4. Title page
  5. Copyright page
  6. Epigraph
  7. Contents
  8. Figures
  9. Exercises
  10. Preface to the Third Edition
  11. Preface to the First Edition
  12. 1 What is Lexicology?
  13. 2 The Word
  14. 3 Word Formation
  15. 4 Where Do English Words Come From?
  16. 5 Meaning Relations
  17. 6 Words in Use
  18. 7 Investigating Vocabulary
  19. 8 Words in Dictionaries
  20. Key to Exercises
  21. References
  22. Glossary
  23. Index