This article explores occasional words and their application in literary texts. Occasional words, or occasionalisms, are lexemes created individually by authors to convey specific artistic intentions. They exist outside the conventional language system and are typically used once within a given context. This study analyzes the formation, stylistic functions, and semantic richness of occasionalisms. Examples from Uzbek literature demonstrate their role in attracting reader attention, creating poetic effects, and enhancing the expressiveness of literary texts. The findings highlight that occasionalisms, unlike neologisms, remain context-bound and contribute significantly to the aesthetic and semantic depth of literary works.

Occasional words, occasionalisms, neologisms, literary language

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