Lexical characteristics of comparative constructions in Uzbek
Keywords:
comparative constructions, lexical characteristics, morphology, semantics, syntactic markers, Turkic typology, affixes in linguistics, equative comparisons, modifiers and adjectives.Abstract
Comparative constructions are pivotal in linguistics, offering insights into
the interplay of morphology, syntax, and semantics across languages. This study focuses on
the lexical characteristics of comparative constructions in the Uzbek language, a member of
the Turkic linguistic family. Uzbek employs a diverse range of morphological markers,
syntactic structures, and lexical elements to express relationships of comparison, equality,
and inequality, such as suffix -roq, analytical markers such as qaraganda and ko„ra, and
equative terms like dek and kabidir. This article examines the historical evolution of these
markers, their dialectal variations, and their unique contributions to Turkic typology.
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