WORDS OF MENTAL LEXICON AS BASIC LEVEL UNITS

WORDS OF MENTAL LEXICON AS BASIC LEVEL UNITS

Author:  N.O. Zolotova

Affiliation:  Tver State University

Abstract: 
The report deals with the problem of basic level categorization. The elements of the core of mental lexicon are viewed as units of basic level generalization, performing metalinguistic and metacognitive functions.

Keywords:  basic categories, mental lexicon, metalinguistic and metacognitive functions