STRUCTURAL AND SEMANTIC MODELING OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS IN MODERN LINGUISTICS

Abstract

This article is devoted to the structural-semantic modeling of phraseological units in modern linguistics. Its relevance and timeliness in modern cognitive linguistics are beyond doubt. A clear and precise understanding of the various forms, methods, and variants of lexical-grammatical and simultaneously structural-semantic modeling of English phraseological units is noted. Both critical and specialized linguistic literature are thoroughly considered, as it draws on a number of positions by leading Western European researchers. A reasonable conclusion is reached that this topic, like any similar work, is important from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Both aspects are clearly emphasized. The paths and methods by which structural-semantic modeling of English phraseological units occurs are demonstrated. It is established that much of the solution to this problem depends on the various parts of speech associated with them. Moreover, depending on the semantics expressed by the phraseological units, they are combined into models/schemes based on their specific features. These are also presented and analyzed. It is important to emphasize that the article does not draw a radical distinction between the semantics and structural organization of English phraseological units and their subordination to specific grammatical norms. This is an entirely appropriate approach to the chosen topic, as this triad is closely interconnected. One feature organically merges with the other. This becomes all the more noticeable when the author substantiates all the above theoretical propositions with factors, phenomena, or concepts such as the reflection of national realities and cultural factors in English phraseological units, while simultaneously citing the etymology of individual words, that is, the primary sources on which a particular set expression is based. As a result, readers and critics become aware of the close connection between the structural-semantic modeling of English phraseological units and lexicology, the organization of set expressions in general, grammatical norms, and syntactic models/schemes.