DOI:  https://doi.org/10.36719/XXXX-XXXX/1/34-40

Aynur Guliyeva

Azerbaijan University of Languages

aynurmurad@yahoo.com

Acronyms and Abbreviations in Modern English Language

Abstract

Language is constantly evolving in response to the needs of its users. In English, numerous concepts are often conveyed through phrases or compound words, as such expressions enable a precise and comprehensive representation of the essential and sufficient features of each concept. Due to the considerable length of some terms, it is sometimes necessary to apply various methods of shortening. One of the most prominent changes in contemporary language use is the shortening or clipping of words and phrases. This process, referred to in linguistics as word shortening, plays a significant role in both spoken and written communication. People shorten words to save time, minimize effort, and adapt language to modern forms of interaction such as messaging and social media. Although shortening is often linked to informal language, it is also commonly found in academic, professional, and technical contexts. Although word formation in English is an area or a part of considerable interest in linguistic studies, it is regarded as a controversial field due to its complex nature.

Keywords: shortenings, lexico-semantic relation, lexical unit, spoken and written language, communication