SOMATISMS IN ENGLISH DICTIONARY DEFINITIONS

SOMATISMS IN ENGLISH DICTIONARY DEFINITIONS

Author:  V.A. Burdina

Affiliation:  Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin

Abstract: 
The article discusses the role of somatisms in English dictionary definitions. Somatisms represent primary or secondary conceptualization. They realize classifying and specifying functions.

Keywords:  somatism, somatic concept, primary conceptualization, secondary conceptualization, classifying function, specifying function