Exploring the Relationship Between Form and Meaning in Linguistic Units

Sharipova Firuza

2023

Abstract

This study explores the intricate relationship between the form and meaning of linguistic units, ranging from phonemes to syntactic structures. It investigates how phonological, morphological, and syntactic forms shape and convey semantic content. The research addresses the principle of arbitrariness, where no inherent connection exists between a linguistic unit's form and meaning, alongside instances of iconicity, where form and meaning are perceptually connected. Semantic transparency, the degree to which meaning is inferable from form, is also examined, with a focus on transparent and opaque words. The study further probes into semantic shifts, where meanings evolve over time, and the role of context in interpreting linguistic units. Cognitive factors, such as memory, attention, and categorization, are crucial in understanding these formmeaning dynamics. This exploration provides significant insights for linguistics, cognitive science, and language technology, emphasizing the complex interplay between form and meaning in human language.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Firuza S. (2023). Exploring the Relationship Between Form and Meaning in Linguistic Units. In Proceedings of the 2nd Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR-2; ISBN 978-989-758-723-8, SciTePress, pages 1099-1101. DOI: 10.5220/0012953800003882

in Bibtex Style

@conference{pamir-223,
author={Sharipova Firuza},
title={Exploring the Relationship Between Form and Meaning in Linguistic Units},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR-2},
year={2023},
pages={1099-1101},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012953800003882},
isbn={978-989-758-723-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR-2
TI - Exploring the Relationship Between Form and Meaning in Linguistic Units
SN - 978-989-758-723-8
AU - Firuza S.
PY - 2023
SP - 1099
EP - 1101
DO - 10.5220/0012953800003882
PB - SciTePress