POLYSEMY AND LEXICAL VARIATION IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK: A COMPARATIVE LINGUISTIC PERSPECTIVE
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Keywords: Polysemy, lexical variation, comparative linguistics, English-Uzbek translation, semantic analysis, cognitive linguistics, metaphor, cultural contextAbstract
Abstract
This article explores the phenomenon of polysemy and its interaction with
lexical variation in English and Uzbek. Polysemy, the coexistence of multiple related
meanings within a single word, is a crucial aspect of lexical semantics. Through a
comparative analysis, the article identifies how polysemy manifests in both languages,
influenced by culture, context, and linguistic structure. The study also examines the
role of cognitive and sociolinguistic factors in shaping meaning, providing examples
from both English and Uzbek to illustrate the fluidity of semantic variation.
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