SYNONYMOUS FEATURES OF METALLURGICAL TERMS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

Abstract

This article provides a linguistic and terminological analysis of the synonymous features of terms related to the field of metallurgy in English and Uzbek. As terminology constitutes the core conceptual framework of any scientific discipline, linguistic studies of technical terminology—particularly in metallurgy—are of considerable significance to academic research. The study investigates metallurgical terms through a comparative linguistic approach within the context of the English and Uzbek languages. Special attention is paid to the synonymous forms of terms, their usage domains, semantic distinctions, and stylistic connotations. The research findings reveal that the same technological process or metallurgical concept in English and Uzbek is often expressed using different lexical means. In some cases, multiple synonymous terms exist in English, while only one equivalent is used in Uzbek—or vice versa. This discrepancy can lead to the risk of incorrect or context-inappropriate usage during translation. The article also explores the functional roles of synonymous terms in scientific and technical texts, such as their contribution to clarity and conciseness, their degree of terminological rigidity, and their stylistic neutrality. It was found that English synonymous terms are often formed through conversion, abbreviations, or Latin and Greek roots, whereas their Uzbek equivalents are typically rendered through explanatory translation. This has contributed to the increase in the number of synonymous terms in Uzbek technical terminology. The results of this research indicate that a thorough study of synonymy in metallurgical terms is essential not only for improving translation quality but also for developing a unified and standardized system of terminology for the field. The conclusion of the article provides methodological recommendations for the systematization of English-Uzbek metallurgical terms, the clarification of semantic boundaries among synonyms, and the identification of their lexical and stylistic characteristics. This research may be of practical value to linguists, translators, technical specialists, and terminologists.