Concepts and their types

Nargizoy Mirzayeva

doi:10.47689/2181-3701-vol2-iss6/S-pp226-231

Nargizoy Mirzayeva Senior teacher, Andijan Institute Economics and Construction

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol2-iss6/S-pp226-231

Keywords

concepts , basic concepts , abstract concepts , scientific concepts , metaphors , human cognition

Abstract

This article examines the nature of the term "concepts" and their types. Concepts are categorized into basic, abstract, scientific, and metaphorical types, with detailed analyses for each. This approach fosters a deeper understanding of the role of concepts in human thought and communication.

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Published

2024-12-25

How to Cite

Mirzayeva, N. 2024. Concepts and their types. Foreign Linguistics and Lingvodidactics. 2, 6/S (Dec. 2024), 226–231. DOI:https://doi.org/10.47689/2181-3701-vol2-iss6/S-pp226-231.