SYNONYMY OF HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL TERMS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Keywords:
Hydrometeorology, synonymy, terminology, English language, World Meteorological Organization (WMO), International Glossary of Hydrology, etymology, regional variations, neologisms, scientific communication, professional concepts.Abstract
This article explores the linguistic phenomenon of synonymy within hydrometeorological terminology in the English language. It examines the etymological origins, regional variations, and conceptual nuances of terms used in the field. Special attention is given to the "International Glossary of Hydrology" published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), analyzing the distribution and classification of 278 identified synonyms in English. The paper highlights how international terminology and neologisms integrate into the language, emphasizing the need for specialists to master precise professional concepts. It serves as a guide for understanding the complexity of water and atmospheric sciences' vocabulary in an increasingly globalized scientific environment.
References
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Meteorological_Organization
2. World meteorological Organization. International glossary of Hydrology -Geneva., 2012, p.461
