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THE EXPRESSION OF AXIOLOGICAL LEXICAL UNITS IN LANGUAGE
Dadabayeva Shirinxon Shuxratovna
PhD in Philological Sciences, Associate Professor,
Fergana State University
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15396369
Abstract
. This article is devoted to the study of axiological lexicon – the
expression of values in language. The study analyzes the semantic and stylistic
features of lexical units, as well as the implicit and explicit evaluation processes,
highlighting their role in reflecting the values and norms of society. The findings
contribute to a deeper understanding of the conceptual model of value
expression in language.
Keywords:
Axiology, Axioloinguistics, Evaluation Process, Ranking Process,
Semantic Meaning, Evaluation Theory, Implicit Evaluation, Explicit Evaluation.
Axiological Lexicon is a subfield of axiolinguistics that studies the layer of
language composed of words and expressions which convey values and
evaluations, both implicitly and explicitly. This layer includes:
Evaluative adjectives (e.g.,
good
,
bad
);
Evaluative adverbs (e.g.,
unfortunately
);
Nouns expressing dignity and worth (e.g.,
freedom
,
honor
);
Interjections (e.g.,
please!
,
bless you!
,
oh my!
);
Idiomatic expressions (e.g.,
dark days
);
Proverbs.
According to many scholars, axiological lexicon is seen as a central
component of social relations. This is because words are the primary linguistic
units that express the values and norms of a society, making them the main
object of study in axiology.
The term “axiologeme” was first introduced by K.A. Zhukov, who used it to
describe a layer of vocabulary with evaluative meaning. He emphasized the
linguistic relevance of such words and noted that they can carry both positive
and negative meanings [6].
In addition to “axiological lexicon,” several other related terms are found in
both English and Uzbek linguistic literature:
Evaluative lexicon – used primarily in appraisal theory, examining how
language conveys judgments and evaluations. This term was used by J.R. Martin
and P.R. White [4].
Value-laden vocabulary – typically found in discourse analysis, referring to
words with distinctive ideological or connotative evaluative meanings [1]. In
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Uzbek linguistics, this term has also been used to denote value-related lexical
units [2].
Evaluative language – a broader term encompassing not just words but
other linguistic elements conveying evaluation [3].
Moral terminology (moral lexicon) – used for lexical units that reflect
social norms [2].
Forms of subjective evaluation – a term introduced by R. Qo‘ng‘irov, who
analyzes the semantic and stylistic features of such elements and their
expression in speech [5].
Сonclusion. Thus, even though many researchers do not explicitly use the
term “axiological lexicon,” it is evident that the units or forms they study fall
precisely within this category.
.
References:
1.
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2.
Hakimov M. O‘zbek pragmalingvistikasi asoslari. – Toshkent, 2013. – 176b.
3.
Hunston, S., Thompson, G. Evaluation in Text: Authorial Stance and the
Construction of Discourse. Oxford University Press. – Uk, 2000. – 238p.
4.
Martin J.R., White P.R. the language of evaluation Appraisal in English. –
London,2007. – 278p.
5.
R.Qo‘ng‘urov. Subyektiv baho formalarining semantic va stilistik
xussiyatlari. – Toshkent, 1980. – B.3-7.
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Серебренникова, Е.Ф., et al. Лингвистика и аксиология:
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