The Scientific Terminology: Between Reality and Standardization

Abstract

The modern scientific renaissance began in the ninth century, and Rifa'a al-Tahtawi attempted in his writings to undertake the task of adapting the Arabic language to new ideas and concepts. He envisioned a linguistic academy that would create new meanings for emerging terms, coin Arabic equivalents, or Arabize necessary new terminology. In doing so, he laid the initial groundwork for the modern development of the Arabic language and paved the way for subsequent linguists and translators from various languages to enrich it and enable it to meet the requirements of the modern renaissance.

Furthermore, the integration of efforts by scholars to standardize terminology across different branches throughout the Arab world represents the second foundation upon which its scientific renaissance can be built. This cultural and intellectual integration is crucial for its advancement.