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T1 Unravelling noun strings: toward an approach to the description of complex noun phrases in technical writing
A1 Pérez Ruiz, Leonor
A2 Ediciones Universidad de Valladolid
K1 Filología Inglesa
AB In this article we go into a thorough analysis of complex noun compounds in technical texts. We understand that a noun compound is a unit consisting of two or more nouns, plus such other parts of speech as are necessary, that together express a "single no un" idea or concept. We have analysed various examples taken randomly from different engineering publications in order to describe their use and, rather often, abuse in this context. The typology and main characteristics of complex noun compounds in ESP communication are discussed. Noun strings are not only specifically useful for enabling more concise, accurate and precise communication, but also because they often help to fill terminology gaps which refer to new concepts, improvements or discoveries. Besides, their semantic potential and high specialization are characteristics very much valued by technical writers.
SN 0210-9689
YR 2006
FD 2006
LK http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/17335
UL http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/17335
LA spa
NO ES: Revista de filología inglesa, 2006, N.27, pags.163-174
DS UVaDOC
RD 02-dic-2024