
Vocabulary word formation


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Word formation is the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language. Vocabulary word formation involves understanding how words are constructed and how affixes (prefixes, suffixes, and infixes), compounding, blending, and other linguistic processes can be used to generate new words or change the meaning of existing ones. Here are some common word formation processes:
Affixation: This involves adding prefixes (e.g., "un-" in "undo"), suffixes (e.g., "-ly" in "quickly"), or infixes (inserting a morpheme within a word, less common in English) to change the meaning or form of a word.
Compounding: Creating new words by combining two or more existing words (e.g., "toothbrush," "basketball").
Blending: Combining parts of two words to create a new one, often by truncating one or both words (e.g., "brunch" from "breakfast" and "lunch").
Conversion: Changing the grammatical category of a word without adding or removing any affixes (e.g., "to Google" as a verb derived from the company name "Google").
Backformation: Creating a new word by removing what appears to be an affix but isn't (e.g., "editor" from "editorial," even though "editorial" came after "editor").
Acronyms and Initialisms: Using the initial letters of a series of words to create a new word (e.g., "NASA" for "National Aeronautics and Space Administration").
Clipping: Shortening a word by removing one or more syllables (e.g., "advertisement" to "ad" or "phone" from "telephone").
Reduplication: Repeating all or part of a word for emphasis or to create a new meaning (e.g., "boo-boo" for "mistake").
Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate or suggest the sound they describe (e.g., "buzz," "moo," "meow").
Neologism: The creation of entirely new words or expressions, often to describe new concepts, technologies, or cultural phenomena (e.g., "selfie," "blog," "emoji").
Understanding these word formation processes can help expand your vocabulary and improve your ability to comprehend and use language effectively.


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