LINGUISTIC EVOLUTION OF ENGLISH WORDS FROM LONG FORMS TO SHORT FORMS

Sadoqat Kenjayeva

doi:10.2024/5h7b4a41

Authors

Sadoqat Kenjayeva Student of Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2024/5h7b4a41

Keywords:

linguistic evolution, English language, lexical morphology, etymological shifts, diachronic linguistics, synchronic analysis, phonological attrition, socio-cultural imprints, technological neologisms, register variation, discourse analysis, historical lexicography

Abstract

This article embarks on an in-depth exploration of the fascinating linguistic evolution of English words, with a particular emphasis on the intricate interplay between long and short forms. It meticulously examines the historical trajectories of word shortening and lengthening, elucidating the multifaceted factors that have sculpted these processes and assessing their profound impact on the overall development of the English language. Furthermore, the article provides a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary usage and linguistic significance of both short and long forms in modern English, encompassing their nuanced application across formal and informal registers, literary works, and diverse forms of mass media

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