Relationship Between the Units of Measurement and Linguistics
Abstract
The study of language as a cognitive and cultural phenomenon often intersects with scientific systems, such as units of measurement, that help humans understand and organize the physical world. This article investigates the multifaceted relationship between units of measurement and linguistics, analyzing how language encodes, reflects, and shapes human experiences with quantification. By examining the semantic, morphological, historical, and cross-cultural aspects of measurement terms, this paper argues that measurement units serve as both linguistic and cognitive tools. Drawing on comparative analyses, historical linguistics, and cognitive semantics, the study demonstrates that measurement systems not only mirror scientific understanding but also embody deeply rooted cultural and linguistic structures.