CultureSeptember 7, 2026

terminologization

TUR-mi-nuh-luh-ji-ZAY-shun

Definition

The process by which a word or expression gains a specific, formal technical meaning within a particular field of knowledge.

Etymology

The word is formed by combining the suffix '-ize' (to make or become) with the noun 'terminology', derived from the Latin 'terminus' meaning limit or boundary. It reflects the process of defining the boundaries of meaning for specific technical uses.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how the dictionary analyzes the shift in Nasimi's language as his words become established technical concepts. This process is highlighted as a key semantic change tracked throughout the scholarly volumes.

Third volume of Nasimi's explanatory dictionary published [PHOTOS]

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