Morphology (Part2) (Formation type)

Question 1

Derivation

Answer 1

Addition of derivational morpheme to derive a new word

Ex: Re-active

Question 2

Compounding

Answer 2

Putting words together to create a new word

Question 3

Function shift/Conversion

Answer 3

Transfer of a word existing in one lexical class to another class without altering its form.
Ex: An update, to update

Question 4

Back-Formation

Answer 4

Derive a new word in a backward manner by doing an analogy.

Ex: 1. Creation 2. To create

Question 5

Blending

Answer 5

Combining part of existing words

Ex: Motel: Hotel+Motor

Question 6

Clipping

Answer 6

Shortening of words

Question 7

False Etymology/Morpheme misanalysis

Answer 7

Misanalysis of the word leads to the creation of new words and morphemes

Question 8

Word Coining

Answer 8

Invention

Coining conform to phonotactic constrains of the language

Question 9

Words from proper names

Answer 9

FROM PROPER NAMES

Question 10

Semantic Shift/Meaning Extension

Answer 10

Metaphorical extension, broadening or narrowing
Using the word to create metaphors
Ex: To sweeten the bill

Question 11

Acronyms

Answer 11

Words formed by taking the initial sounds or letters uniting them into pronounceable combination

Question 12

Borrowing

Answer 12

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