THE LINGUISTIC AND CONCEPTUAL DIMENSIONS OF SOIL TERMINOLOGY: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

Soil terminology constitutes a fundamental element within the disciplines of agriculture, environmental science, and earth sciences, serving as the shared lexicon to describe complex soil properties, classifications, and functions. This article investigates the linguistic characteristics, semantic fields, and conceptual frameworks underlying soil terminology, emphasizing its role in facilitating precise scientific communication and practical understanding. Drawing from international soil classification systems and examining multilingual soil glossaries, the study explores challenges of standardization, cross-linguistic equivalence, and terminological adaptability in diverse cultural and scientific contexts. The findings underscore the importance of clear, consistent soil terminology for interdisciplinary collaboration and environmental management.