This article explores the formation and structural features of technical terminology in the English language. It analyzes the linguistic processes involved in the creation of terms in scientific and technical fields, including borrowing, compounding, affixation, and abbreviation. The paper also discusses the importance of clarity, consistency, and international standardization in technical language.

Technical terminology, term formation, word structure, compounding, affixation, abbreviation, standardization

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