THE CONCEPT OF NEOLOGISM AND ITS THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS
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Ruzmuratova Aziza Anvarovna
Master's Student , Asian University of Technologies
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- Keywords:
- Neologism, language development, lexical innovation, linguistic theory, word formation, neologism typology.
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Neologism, as a dynamic linguistic phenomenon, plays a fundamental role in language development and adaptation. This study explores the definition, classification, and theoretical underpinnings of neologisms within the field of linguistics. It analyzes the causes and functions of neologisms, their typology, and their impact on contemporary language use. The paper also discusses various linguistic theories that explain the emergence and integration of neologisms into the lexicon. By addressing both structural and sociocultural perspectives, this article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon of neologism.
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- 2026-03-24
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- Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026)
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
