THE NEOLOGICAL LAYER OF 'GADGETS' AND 'IT' TERMINOLOGY IN MODERN ENGLISH DISCOURSE: SEMANTIC AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS.

The present article investigates the neological layer of gadgets and IT terminology in modern English discourse from semantic and structural perspectives. The study focuses on the mechanisms of neologism formation, semantic transformation, and structural patterns of newly emerged lexical units related to digital technologies. The research analyzes compound formations, abbreviations, acronyms, blends, and borrowings that actively function in contemporary English. Particular attention is paid to the role of globalization and digitalization in accelerating lexical innovation and reshaping communicative practices. The findings demonstrate that technological progress serves as a key driving force behind lexical expansion and semantic change in modern English discourse.