SEMANTIC MOTIVATION

Khaydarova Nigora; Madrahimova Malika

SEMANTIC MOTIVATION

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Khaydarova Nigora ##default.groups.name.author##
Madrahimova Malika ##default.groups.name.author##

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semantic motivation, lexical meaning, metaphor, metonymy, motivated words, semantic transparency, word formation.

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This article discusses semantic motivation in English, examining how word meanings relate to their structure and usage. It distinguishes between motivated, non-motivated, and partially motivated words, highlighting the roles of metaphor, metonymy, and culture. Examples like foot of the mountain and keyboard illustrate key points. The article also notes how meanings can change over time through historical and social factors.

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Khaydarova Nigora

Scientific supervisor, Andijan state institute of foreign languages
Madrahimova Malika

Student, Department of Theory and Practice of the Russian Language

Andijan State Institute of Foreign Languages

E-mail: malika4092563@gmail.com