The article analyzes the structure of the root word-building word-families. Besides, their typology is revealed basing on different grounds: according to the parts of speech of the root words; according to the amount of words in the word-family; according to the structure of the word-family etc. The article presents a typology of word-building word-families and clusters. Systemic derivative ties of specific types of denomination in the modern Russian language are identified. Comprehensive characterization of word-building paradigms of word-families from various thematic groups is carried out.

word-building word-family, word formation paradigm, derived word, thematic group, morphological tools, cognate words

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