TERM – TERMINOLOGICAL UNIT
Abstract
This article explores the intrinsic relationship between language and society, focusing on the essence of terminology, its scientific criteria, and its distinction from general vocabulary. As language reflects the cognitive and scientific progress of society, terms act as conceptual tools of this development. The author analyzes the semantic, functional, and emotional differences between general words and terms, emphasizing terminological features such as precision, scientific clarity, logical consistency, and emotional neutrality. The paper also critically examines common cases of incorrect equivalence, including pairs like “metodika–uslubiyot,” “method–approach,” and “systema–tizim.” In particular, the forced replacement of the term systema with tizim is critically assessed. The article argues for the necessity of terminological clarity, consistency between concepts and terms in science, and a cautious approach to lexical replacements. This analytical perspective contributes to the development of scientific style and methodological precision in Uzbek linguistics