AN ANALYTICAL COMPARISON OF TERM-FORMATION PROCESSES IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES THROUGH THE LENS OF MORPHOLOGICAL COMPOSITION AND SEMANTIC DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This paper conducts a cross-linguistic investigation into the processes of term formation in English and Uzbek, with particular attention to morphological strategies and semantic tendencies. The analysis centers on terminological development across key domains such as education, law, and science. Adopting a qualitative research design, and drawing on data from language corpora, lexicographic resources, and academic literature, the study identifies distinct patterns in the two languages. English predominantly forms new terms through compounding, affixation, and lexical borrowing, while Uzbek relies more heavily on agglutinative structures and indigenous word formation. From a semantic perspective, English terms frequently exhibit abstract and metaphorical nuances, whereas Uzbek terminology often reflects tangible meanings closely linked to cultural context. These insights enhance our understanding of the linguistic and cultural principles shaping term creation and provide practical implications for translation practices, dictionary compilation, and bilingual pedagogy.