Ways of Information Technology Terminology Formation

Abstract

The present study deals with the problem of IT terminology formation. Current word-building and semantic processes in IT-field terminology, which determine the functioning of terms, are analyzed. Rules, which should be followed while creating, defining and systemizing new terms, are highlighted. Peculiarities of scientific and technical terms are revealed and their types are shown. The factors influencing new terms emergence and formation are revealed. The groups of neologisms referring to IT-field are determined. The most productive ways of term formation in English and Ukrainian languages are shown.