A large and dynamic system of specialized terminology has emerged as a result of the quick growth of information technology. With an emphasis on word-formation models, formation patterns, and semantic evolution, this article examines the structural and semantic characteristics of information technology (IT) terminology. The productivity of borrowing, compounding, and shortening is highlighted in the paper as important structural mechanisms influencing IT vocabulary. Semantic characteristics of IT terminology are analyzed, including polysemy, metaphorization, and restriction of meaning. Additionally, the study looks into how conceptualization and word creation in the digital sphere are influenced by cognitive and cultural aspects. The study attempts to elucidate the mechanisms behind term creation and semantic change by examining real linguistic data from English-language IT sources. The results advance our knowledge of how terminology represents the changing link between human cognition and digital reality and how language adjusts to technological progress.

Information technology, terminology, structural features

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