On the consubstantiality of Greek-derived term elements
Abstract
Aim. The aim of the study is to identify the features of the manifestation of term-formation abilities in ancient Greek roots, taking into account the semantic phenomenon of consubstantiality. Methodology. The primary research method was dictionary definitions. Various dictionaries were analyzed, including general explanatory dictionaries, industry-specific dictionaries, translation dictionaries, and specialized dictionaries. The material for the study was lexical units, in the structure of which there is a term element of Greek origin PHOBIA. Results. It has been proven that the terminological element PHOBIA has a high degree of termformation productivity and is involved in the creation of terms belonging to various branches of scientific knowledge, as well as independent commonly used words. Research implications. The results of the work can expand the knowledge about consubstantiality in the theory of language and in the theory of terms, and also have the potential to be used in practical courses on general lexicology, terminology, and languages for special purposes.
Fields of Study & Subjects
linguistics and terminology studies
Lexicography and Language Studies
Linguistics
Language Diversity
and Identity
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Key Issues of Contemporary Linguistics
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 69–79
- Publication date
- 6 March 2026
- Language
- EN