Семантична диференціація лексем на позначення різновидів конфліктних взаємодій

Abstract

In the paper, lexical nominations of conflict interaction types are differentiated according to the parameters of intensity and duration. Analysis of dictionary definitions of English lexemes denoting conflict interactions made it possible to identify markers of time and intensity of such interactions. This enabled graphic interpretation of conflict phenomena’ topological orientation within their conceptual field. A graphic nine-sector model (coordinate plane) visualizes the classification of conflict phenomena according to the parameters of intensity and duration – from short-term clashes of low intensity to long-term disputes that can escalate into physical violence. Such visualization simplifies the semantic differentiation of lexemes designating conflict phenomena and opens up prospects for further study of their genre models and language means.