SEMANTIC CHANGES IN ENGLISH VOCABULARY OVER THE CENTURIES

Authors

  • Dr. Mamatkulova Shohista Jalolovna Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Keywords:

semantics, vocabulary, language evolution, word meaning change, metaphorization, historical linguistics, english, amelioration, pejoration, language development.

Abstract

In this article, we examine semantic changes in the English vocabulary over centuries, influenced by historical, social, cultural, and technological factors. Particular attention is paid to processes such as the expansion and contraction of word meanings, metaphorization, metonymy, amelioration, and pejoration. The study demonstrates that the semantic evolution of vocabulary reflects the dynamics of social consciousness and cultural transformations, making the study of this process important for understanding both the history of language and its contemporary structure.

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Published

2025-10-28

How to Cite

Dr. Mamatkulova Shohista Jalolovna. (2025). SEMANTIC CHANGES IN ENGLISH VOCABULARY OVER THE CENTURIES. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 15(10), 1430–1433. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/2249

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Vol. 15 No. 10 (2025): Volume 15 Issue 10

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