A PRAGMATIC AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ELLIPSIS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK DISCOURSE

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  • Nargiza Akhmadova Karshi International University

Abstract

This study examines ellipsis as a linguistic mechanism that balances grammatical economy with communicative clarity. By synthesizing the theories of Hartmann, Stork, Halliday, Hasan, and McCarthy, the article explores how omitted elements are recovered through context. A comparative look at Uzbek linguistics reveals that ellipsis and "incomplete speech" function as synonyms to enhance communication speed. The findings suggest that ellipsis is not merely an absence of words, but a strategic presence of "zero-elements" that rely on shared knowledge between interlocutors.

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Published

2025-12-29

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Nargiza Akhmadova. (2025). A PRAGMATIC AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ELLIPSIS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK DISCOURSE. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 15(12), 1359–1361. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/2850

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Vol. 15 No. 12 (2025): Volume 15 Issue 12

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