Theoretical comprehension of the nature and structure of the lexical and semantic field in modern linguistic research

Abstract

The theory of lexical - semantic field as a paradigmatic phenomenon has been theoretically substantiated in the article; the scientists’ views of on this issue have been analysed; a generalized review of the history of the nature and structure of the field theoretical comprehension has been conducted. Discussion issues of modern field theory have been distinguished - the main features and structure of LSF. Modern types of classifications have been considered, those based on the relationship types and on the relationships between the field components. Particular attention has been paid to the issue of the nucleus and the periphery of the word in the field structure.