Functional and Stylistic Features of Lexical Units Related to The Field of Sports
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The evolution of language within specialized domains has drawn increasing attention in contemporary linguistics, particularly regarding how stylistic and functional elements shape communication. In the Uzbek language, the semantic field of sports remains underexplored from a functional-stylistic perspective, despite its growing presence in media and public discourse. Existing research has yet to systematically address the complex interactions between style, function, and cultural context within Uzbek sports terminology, particularly as it adapts to emerging trends like e-sports. This study aims to investigate the functional and stylistic features of sports-related lexical units in Uzbek, highlighting how these expressions reflect broader sociolinguistic patterns and cultural influences. The findings reveal challenges in term classification, ambiguity in stylistic categorization, and inconsistencies in terminology arising from globalization, digital media, and cross-cultural variation. The influence of media, lack of standardization, and dynamic evolution of language contribute to terminological ambiguity. The article uniquely contextualizes functional-stylistic analysis within the sports domain, integrating perspectives from traditional and digital-era sports discourse while examining e-sports as a newly emergent linguistic field. The research emphasizes the necessity for standardized approaches to sports terminology and greater intercultural dialogue to enhance clarity in multilingual communication. It underscores the importance of context-sensitive translation and cultural competence to reduce misinterpretation, thereby supporting the global development of sports discourse and improving linguistic consistency in specialized domains.
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