CONCEPTUAL CATEGORIES REPRESENTED BY ENGLISH TERMS OF THE FOOD INDUSTRY
CONCEPTUAL CATEGORIES REPRESENTED BY ENGLISH TERMS OF THE FOOD INDUSTRY

Summary/Abstract: This article delves into the categorization of the English food industry terminology units, focusing on the types of concepts they represent. The categorical organization of scientific concepts plays a pivotal role in enhancing comprehension and communication within specialized domains. This study aims to explore how the food industry terminology is structured into conceptual categories and the distribution of these categories within the domain of knowledge. By analyzing over 1000 English terms extracted from specialized dictionaries and online sources, this research employs definitional analysis, classification, comparative analysis, and statistical methods to identify and dissect the conceptual categories present in the food industry terminology. The article presents eight categorical groups, encompassing objects, substances, processes, modes, properties, values and units of measurement, sciences and industries, and professions. Each category is analyzed in detail. The percentage ratio of terminological lexical units included in each of the categories is indicated. The article underscores the significance of studying the typology of terminological units in analyzing the systemic organization of specialized vocabulary. This emphasis on the organizational structure of terminology within a specific field is essential for effective communication, knowledge dissemination, and research in the food industry domain.

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