MODEL OF LEXEME IDENTITY

Abstract

The article is the result of research on semantics of the language and theo- retical-methodological search coming up with the solution to the problem of functioning of a language while two twin lexical items exist at its system. The essence of the quest were homonymy and polysemy being the key questions for lexical meaning.The background for the thought of the necessity to revise these linguistic terms was the experience in interlingual and intercultural contacts. The result of research was creating of the model of lexeme identity. Using this model it is possible to empirically check identity of the examined speech unit (of a lexeme used in speech).