Conversion and shortening as a word formation means.

Contents.

Chapter I. Lexicology as the study of word-stock.

1. Historical background of lexicology.
2. Different layers of word – stock.  

Chapter II. Conversation and shortening as main ways of word formation.

2.1 Ways of word formation in English.

2.2 Conversion and it`s features.

2.3 Shortening and it`s main types.