WORDS IN MOTION: THE EVOLUTION AND LIFE CYCLE OF ENGLISH VOCABULARY
Keywords:
Lexicology, language evolution, word formation, borrowing, neologisms, archaisms, semantic change.Abstract
This article explores the dynamic nature of the English lexicon, focusing on how
words emerge, evolve, and eventually fade from active use. By examining historical
shifts, borrowing mechanisms, technological impacts, and the natural process of
obsolescence, the study illustrates that English is an adaptable ecosystem. The article
analyzes the mechanisms of word formation and semantic shifts that allow the
language to mirror human progress and cultural integration.
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