HUMANITARIAN RESEARCHES

Journal of fundamental and applied researches

SEMANTICS OF РЎOLLOCATIONS OF THE "ORGANIC" CONCEPT IN PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH VOCABULARY

2021. №4, pp. 29-34

Astafeva A.E. - Kazan National Research Technological University

Valeeva R.S. - Kazan National Research Technological University

In professional English vocabulary collocations are being formed, the semantics requiring clarification. The subject of the research is the semantic meanings of word-combinations with the “organic” concept, used in the fields of agriculture, construction, business such as organic farming (organic agriculture), organic food; organic architecture; organic grows, organic business, organic business grows. The objective of the study is to identify the individual semantic fields of each group of word-combinations and their common semantic meanings. Research methods-analysis and systematization of semantic meanings of given word-combinations based on foreign language paper, identifying common elements of semantic meanings. Conclusions: the semantic fields of each collocation in professional English vocabulary have been determined. It was revealed that it is due to the presence of the “organic” concept that the collocation acquires the meaning of the adaptability of the professional activity (agriculture, business, construction) to the environment without breaking its balance, environmental friendliness and sustainability; success and prosperity due to harmonizing actions with the environment. The results obtained contribute to the development of linguistics, to the comprehension of professional English-language vocabulary and are useful in the training of translators in the field of professional communication.

Key words: concept, semantics, set phrase, English vocabulary, organic farming, organic growth, organic architecture

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