Abstract:

The article discusses the application of the cluster analysis method to study the semantic features of affixal combinations based on the modern English language. The author of the study applies the following methods of research: the analysis of scientific literature, method of comparison, cluster analysis, and structural analysis. 17 semantic clusters of the English language were identified in the course of the study. Further, the author used the cluster analysis to identify patterns of possible combinations of qualitative affixes. Polycluster, mixed and unincorporated combinations of clusters were classified. It is established that affixes with a pronounced meaning of quality are the most combinative.

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