ETYMOLOGICAL BACKGROUND OF INTERNATIONAL VOCABULARY IN ENGLISH
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Keywords: Etymology, Internationalisms, Loanwords, Phonetic adaptation, Latin influence, French influence, Greek influence, Stress patterns, Vowel changes, GlobalizationAbstract
Abstract: This article explores the origins of international vocabulary in English, focusing on borrowings from Latin, French, and Greek. It outlines key historical stages of lexical borrowing and explains major phonetic adaptations in English. The study shows how foreign words are adjusted to fit the English sound system.
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