Linguistic Analysis of Hyponymic And Radiation Relations in The System of Archaeological Terminology

Abstract

This article examines the lexical-semantic system of archaeological terminology from a systemic and structural linguistic perspective. The study focuses on hyponymic, hyperonymic, and radiation-based relations that organize the hierarchical structure of archaeological concepts. It is argued that archaeological terminology forms multi-level semantic microsystems characterized by differential features and taxonomic classification. The research demonstrates that terminological units function not only as nominative means but also as conceptual mechanisms modeling scientific knowledge within the discipline. The findings highlight the interaction between thematic classification and logical hierarchy in the organization of archaeological terminology.