THE FORMATION AND STRUCTURE OF TECHNICAL TERMINOLOGY IN ENGLISH

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В данной статье рассматриваются процессы формирования и структурные особенности технической терминологии английского языка. Анализируются лингвистические механизмы, такие как заимствование, словосложение, аффиксация и сокращение, играющие роль в создании научно-технических терминов. Также подчёркивается значение точности, последовательности и международной стандартизации технического языка. Ключевые слова: техническая терминология, формирование терминов, структура слова, словосложение, аффиксация, сокращение, стандартизация INGLIZ TILIDAGI TEXNIK TERMINOLOGIYANING SHAKLLANISHI VA TUZILISHI Salomova Sevara Choriyevna Termiz davlat universiteti talabasi. salomovasevar@gmail.com Annotatsiya: Ushbu maqolada ingliz tilidagi texnik terminologiyaning shakllanishi va tuzilish xususiyatlari o‘rganiladi. Ilmiy-texnik sohalarda terminlar yaratish jarayoniga ta’sir etuvchi tilshunoslik hodisalari – so‘z yasash, qisqartmalar, affikslar, so‘z birikmalari va boshqa omillar tahlil qilinadi. Shuningdek, texnik tilning aniqligi, izchilligi va xalqaro standartlarga mosligi muhimligi ta’kidlanadi. Kalit so‘zlar: texnik terminologiya, termin shakllanishi, so‘z tuzilishi, so‘z yasash, affiksatsiya, qisqartma, standartlash The rapid development of science and technology has led to the emergence of a vast number of new concepts and innovations that require precise and consistent naming. As a result, technical terminology plays a vital role in the accurate communication of scientific and technological information. English, being a global language of science and technology, has page 296 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN: 2692-5206, Impact Factor: 12,23 American Academic publishers, volume 05, issue 05, 2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai developed a highly structured system of technical terms. The formation of these terms follows specific linguistic rules and patterns that ensure clarity, standardization, and efficiency. This article aims to explore the processes involved in the creation of English technical terminology and analyze the structural features that distinguish technical terms from general vocabulary. The formation of technical terminology in English is governed by several linguistic mechanisms, including borrowing, compounding, affixation, and abbreviation. Borrowing refers to the process of adopting words from other languages. Many English technical terms have Latin or Greek roots, which are considered prestigious and universal in scientific discourse. For example, terms like “thermodynamics,” “biology,” and “microorganism” are derived from Greek, while words like “data” and “formula” come from Latin. Compounding is another common method, where two or more existing words are combined to create a new term. In technical English, compounds such as “software engineer,” “data center,” and “network protocol” are frequently used. These terms are descriptive and help convey complex ideas in a simplified and recognizable form. Affixation involves the addition of prefixes and suffixes to root words. Technical terms often use standard affixes to convey specific meanings. Prefixes like “bio-,” “micro-,” “tele-,” and “auto-” and suffixes such as “-logy,” “-graph,” “-meter,” and “-scope” are commonly used to form specialized vocabulary. Abbreviation is a useful strategy for condensing lengthy technical expressions into manageable forms. Acronyms (e.g., “RAM” for Random Access Memory, “HTML” for HyperText Markup Language) and initialisms are widely used in fields such as computing, engineering, and medicine. These abbreviated terms improve communication speed and reduce redundancy, especially in written texts. In addition to these processes, English technical terminology is characterized by its systematic structure. Terms are often constructed with clarity and specificity in mind. Unlike general language, technical vocabulary avoids ambiguity and adheres to international standards. For instance, organizations such as ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) contribute to the regulation and consistency of technical terms across disciplines. The structure of technical terms also reflects the hierarchical nature of scientific classification. Terms are often built with components that indicate categories, subcategories, and specific functions. For example, in biology, the term “homo sapiens” represents a genus and species classification, while in chemistry, terms like “sodium chloride” or “hydrochloric acid” describe compound structures based on established nomenclature systems. The stability of technical terminology is crucial for knowledge transfer and international cooperation. However, the dynamic nature of science and technology means that new terms are constantly created. Therefore, terminologists and linguists work to update glossaries and technical dictionaries to reflect the latest developments. These