Lexical ambiguity presents a significant challenge in professional communication because closely related word forms may differ in meaning, semantic scope, and contextual appropriateness. In Ukrainian economic discourse, paronymy is particularly relevant to the interpretation of specialized terminology, the preparation of financial and administrative documents, and the communication of economic concepts across professional settings. This article examines the relationship between paronymy, lexical-semantic differentiation, and communicative accuracy through a theoretical review of the supplied literature. The study employs a qualitative, descriptive-analytical methodology combining conceptual comparison, semantic classification, and hypothetical analysis of economic communication scenarios. The theoretical framework draws on research concerning distributional semantics, word-formation rivalry, terminology, Ukrainian lexicology, and the differentiation of paronyms. The analysis develops a functional classification of paronymic risks and proposes a context-sensitive framework for identifying and resolving potentially confusing lexical forms. The findings suggest that effective differentiation requires more than formal resemblance or dictionary definitions: semantic compatibility, grammatical behavior, disciplinary context, and communicative purpose must also be considered. The article contributes a conceptual model for terminology education, editorial practice, and the development of language-support systems for Ukrainian economic communication. Its conclusions are theoretical and require validation through empirical corpus research.
Lexical Ambiguity in Ukrainian Economics: Paronymy And Professional Communication Challenges
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