COMPONENTIAL ANALYSIS OF SEMANTIC FIELD OF WORDS RELATED TO SPORT

Abstract

Componential analysis utilizes a systematic way to describe similarities and differences between words. This way is performed by breaking down the meaning of a word or words into different species called semantic components. Meanings are related to different function of language. To comprehend how the meanings of a word are multifarious, conducting componential analysis is crucial to do. A word can share similar features to their synonymous words. To reach the previous goal, componential analysis enables us to find out how words are utilized in their contexts and what features those words are made up.