The Role of Corpus Linguistics in The Terminological Analysis of Botanical Terms

Murodova Shaxnoza  Choriyevna

doi:10.51699/cajlpc.v6i4.1367

Murodova Shaxnoza Choriyevna Independent Researcher, Kokand University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51699/cajlpc.v6i4.1367

Keywords: Corpus linguistics, grammatical, semantic, contextual, statistical, translation equivalents, synonymy, statistical approach, neologisms

Abstract

It studies the application of corpus linguistics to make a glimpse of botanical items particularly in English – Uzbek translation. The conventional methods of automatic terminological analysis usually do not yield insights into contextualized and functionalized term usage, providing incomplete information for practical translation and understanding of knowledge, especially in scientifically rich domains such as botany. By focusing on large, annotated corpora of real text, corpus linguistics offers a powerful tool for exploring terms in their natural linguistic context. Based on a broad range of corpus-based analysis methods, such as frequency, collocational and morpho-semantic analyses, this study analyses similarities and differences in the usage, particulars synonyms and translation equivalents for botanical terms in both languages.

We conclude that the results underscore the role of corpus linguistics in identifying semantic change, polysemy, and translation problems (such as the case of "soybean", "alfalfa", and "hemp" terms). These terms differ in morphology and semantics in English and Uzbek, so they need context-sensitive translation. Notably, it also monitors the emergence of neologism in plant science, such as "bio-cotton" and "CRISPR crops" and identifies the implication for accurate translation strategies. Using corpora including COCA and Sketch Engine, the research standardizes botanical lexicon and improves its use in scientific research and lexicography.

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