LINGUA ASSOCIATIVE UNITS AND THE THEORY OF " FIELD " IN LINGUISTICS

• Jaloldinova Moxinur

  The student of Fergana State University dilmurodjaloldinov1999@gmail.com

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This paper explores the relationship between lingua-associative units and the semantic field theory in linguistics, focusing on how these frameworks contribute to understanding the organization of meaning in language. Lingua-associative units represent the cognitive and experiential links between words, while field theory emphasizes the systematic grouping of vocabulary into semantic domains. By analyzing theoretical perspectives and practical examples—from collocations to metaphorical extensions—the study demonstrates that integrating these two approaches enhances our comprehension of lexical semantics, language acquisition, and discourse processing. The findings also suggest significant implications for language teaching, translation studies, and artificial intelligence.

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