Distinguishing between the Terms Method and Approach in the Bulgarian Language Cover Image

Разграничаване на термините метод и подход в българския език
Distinguishing between the Terms Method and Approach in the Bulgarian Language

Author(s): Borislav Popov
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Philology
Published by: Институт за български език „Проф. Любомир Андрейчин“, Българска академия на науките
Keywords: terminology; terms; terminologisation; method; approach; Bulgarian language

Summary/Abstract: This paper focuses on the lack of a clear distinction between the terms method and approach in Bulgarian linguistic literature, which are used synonymously in most publications. The only serious attempt at distinguishing between them was made by M. Popova. Based on an analysis of a variety of (mostly dictionary) definitions of the two terms, the article identifies three primary distinctive features that differentiate them. This makes it possible for the two concepts to be distinguished from one another, and for the general-lexis item approach to be redefined as a term. Thus, method and approach are differentiated as two distinct, non-synonymous terms.

  • Issue Year: 69/2022
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 45-53
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Bulgarian