USING CORPORA TO STUDY NEOLOGISMS AND LEXICAL INNOVATION
Keywords:
Neologisms, lexical innovation, corpus linguistics, language change, digital corporaAbstract
Language constantly evolves, and new words, or neologisms, appear as society, technology, and culture change. Studying these new words helps us understand how language adapts to modern needs. This paper explores how corpora—large collections of real language use—can be used to identify and analyze neologisms. By examining word frequency, context, and usage patterns, researchers can track lexical innovation over time. The study highlights the advantages of corpus-based approaches, such as access to authentic data, the ability to monitor changes in real time, and insights into word formation and meaning. It also considers the challenges of identifying and interpreting neologisms and suggests ways to address these issues using systematic corpus analysis.
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