COGNITIVE MECHANISMS OF MEANING CONSTRUCTION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TERMINOLOGY

This article analyzes Information Technology (IT) terminology froma cognitive-linguistic perspective, emphasizing that technical terms function as toolsof conceptualization rather than mere labels. Drawing on Conceptual Blending Theoryand mental model theory, it shows how metaphor-based terms such as cloud andfirewall help users understand abstract technological processes. The study alsodemonstrates that disciplinary and multilingual contexts shape terminologicalmeaning, leading to semantic variation but also enhanced cognitive flexibility.