Lack of terminological equivalents among languages

A persistent obstacle to translation into languages which are relatively undeveloped in some conceptual domain is the lack of equivalent scientific and technical terms. This is particularly important for the preparation of textbooks in such languages.

This situation is not only important in developing countries where even relatively simple scientific terms do not have a precise equivalent, but also in developed countries.

1. Terminological ambiguities
2. Interpretation and translation errors

1. Terminological confusion in weights, measures and numbering systems

1. Verbal embarrassment
2. Limits of second language teaching
3. Inaccessibility of knowledge
4. Endangered unwritten languages
5. Adulteration of language with foreign expressions

1. Linguistic purism

1. Lack of semantic equivalents among languages

1. Providing sufficient terminological equivalents between languages
2. Abstaining from setting terminological equivalents between languages

1. Lack