THE SEMANTIC FIELD OF COLOR TERMS AND ITS HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE

Authors

  • Yusupova Nafisa Komiljon qizi A second-year master’s student at Fergana State University

Keywords:

color terms, semantic field, linguosynergetics, cognitive linguistics, hierarchy, metaphor, Uzbek language, color symbolism, attractor, bifurcation.

Abstract

Color terms occupy a significant place in human cognition, culture, and language. They function not only as indicators of visual perception but also as carriers of symbolic, emotional, and cultural meanings. This article analyzes the semantic field and hierarchical structure of color terms in the Uzbek language from cognitive and linguosynergetic perspectives. The study examines the classification of basic and secondary color names, their semantic development, metaphorical meanings, and cultural symbolism. The research also highlights the role of attractors, bifurcation, and emergence in the evolution of color semantics. The findings demonstrate that color terms represent an open and dynamic lexical-semantic system closely connected with national worldview and cultural consciousness.

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Published

2026-05-23

How to Cite

Yusupova Nafisa Komiljon qizi. (2026). THE SEMANTIC FIELD OF COLOR TERMS AND ITS HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 16(5), 906–909. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/4457

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Vol. 16 No. 5 (2026): Journal of Applied Science and Social Science

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