PARTICULARS OF TERMS: FEATURES, FUNCTIONS, CLASSIFICATION

Hanna Udovichenko; Beatrysa Chvanova

doi:10.23856/6819

Hanna Udovichenko Mykhailo Tuhan-Baranovskyi Educational and Scientific Institute of Economics and Trade of Kryvyi Rih National University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3731-0857
Beatrysa Chvanova Mykhailo Tuhan-Baranovskyi Educational and Scientific Institute of Economics and Trade of Kryvyi Rih National University https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9278-8478

Słowa kluczowe: term, terminology, specialised concepts, functions of terms, features of terms, classification of terms

Abstrakt

In today’s context of globalisation and active cooperation between different countries, the translation of terms, especially those related to professional activities, is of particular importance. Rapid developments in technology and changes in geopolitics lead to the emergence of new terms. Given that the Ukrainian language does not always have an equivalent, this complicates the translation process and requires the use of various translation strategies to achieve adequacy and accuracy. The objective of the research is to outline the main characteristics and functions of terms, taking into account their classification, and to determine the peculiarities of translating terms in accordance with these criteria. In the process of analysing the definitions of ‘term’, it was found that the most appropriate, especially for military terminology, is the definition by D. Lotte, which focuses on the unambiguity, brevity and inclusion of the term in the system. A term is a fundamental element of scientific and technical communication, providing accurate and unambiguous designation of concepts in professional and specialised discourse. Their origin, evolution, and structure reflect the linguistic dynamics and specificity of the field knowledge. Our study identifies the following features inherent in the terminological system: consistency, conciseness, stability, and standardisation. Terms form the basis of professional speech, playing a complex role in the system of scientific communication. As linguistic units, they are characterised by systematicity, which ensures the logical ordering of concepts within a particular field of knowledge. Due to their conciseness and precision, terms form a clear and unambiguous structure of knowledge, contributing to its effective transfer. Their stability and standardisation are the foundation for preserving the continuity of the scientific tradition, while creating the preconditions for international cooperation in the context of globalisation.

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