Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The continuous phenomenon of new word formation underscores the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of language as a living linguistic entity. Among the world's languages, English stands out for its exceptional lexical productivity. According to the Global Language Monitor (GLM), the English language is estimated to generate a new word approximately every 98 minutes, a rate driven predominantly by rapid advancements in science, technology, culture, and lifestyle. This lexical fertility positions English as perhaps the most adaptive and expansive global language in contemporary times. In contrast, classical languages such as Sanskrit, while historically rich and structurally profound, are often perceived as static or resistant to modern lexical evolution. The foundational principles that shaped the current work is based on the methodology of Amarakosha creation. The current work highlighting its thematic organization, mnemonic techniques, and the incorporation of cultural and epistemic ideas from the Indian knowledge tradition, or Bharatiy Gyan Parmpara. By examining the internal logic of the lexicon and its connection to broader Indian grammatical and philosophical frameworks, this study reveals the connectivity and the relevance of the IKS for the current work. This reflective article seeks to critically examine this perception by exploring the potential for Sanskrit to provide equivalents or create new formations that parallel the newly coined terms in English. Through this investigation, the study aims to understand whether Sanskrit's morphological and etymological resources can accommodate modern concepts, thereby reinforcing its relevance in the context of present-day linguistic innovation.
Authors: Sanjay K. Jha, Dr. Ganesh Bhat
Institution: Amity University
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4411213686