Word-formation characteristics of English economic network neologisms

Abstract

This article investigates the word-formation characteristics of economic network neologisms, focusing on their structural and morphological patterns. The study examines a corpus of recent lexical units collected from specialized economic online media. The analysis identifies the most productive word-formation mechanisms, including blending, affixation, compounding, conversion, and abbreviation. Special attention is given to the role of analogy and metaphorical extension in coining new terms. The findings reveal a predominance of synthetic and analogical models, reflecting the dynamic and interdisciplinary nature of the economic network sphere.