LEXICOLOGY

Abstract

This article provides an in-depth exploration of lexicology, the branch of linguistics focused on the study of words, their meanings, structures, and evolution. It covers key areas such as word formation, word relationships, semantics, and the historical development of lexicology. The article also delves into various subfields, including descriptive, historical, comparative, cognitive, and applied lexicology, highlighting their contributions to the broader understanding of language. Key concepts like polysemy, homonymy, collocation, and etymology are examined, illustrating their importance in word analysis. The article emphasizes the relevance of lexicology in modern language studies, particularly in fields like lexicography, language teaching, and corpus linguistics, demonstrating its practical and theoretical significance in understanding the dynamics of words and their usage