WAYS OF TERM FORMATION

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the classification of volleyball terminology from three linguistic perspectives: morphological, semantic, and syntactic. It explores how terms are formed through derivational processes such as prefixation, suffixation, compounding, conversion, and abbreviation. The semantic classification organizes terms based on their meanings, categorizing them into functional groups such as actions, player roles, equipment, rules, and strategies. The syntactic classification analyzes the grammatical roles of volleyball terms, identifying them as nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, or compound phrases. The study underscores the importance of such classifications in language teaching, terminological research, and the development of educational materials in sports linguistics. It also highlights how a structured approach to terminology enhances vocabulary acquisition and supports the standardization of sports language.

Keywords

Volleyball terminology, Morphological classification, Semantic classification, Syntactic classification, Derivation, Affixation, Compound terms, Sports linguistics, Word formation, Language in sport.