Morphology (Part2) (Formation type) Flashcards
(12 cards)
Derivation
Addition of derivational morpheme to derive a new word
Ex: Re-active
Compounding
Putting words together to create a new word
Function shift/Conversion
Transfer of a word existing in one lexical class to another class without altering its form. Ex: An update, to update
Back-Formation
Derive a new word in a backward manner by doing an analogy.
Ex: 1. Creation 2. To create
Blending
Combining part of existing words
Ex: Motel: Hotel+Motor
Clipping
Shortening of words
False Etymology/Morpheme misanalysis
Misanalysis of the word leads to the creation of new words and morphemes
Word Coining
Invention
Coining conform to phonotactic constrains of the language
Words from proper names
FROM PROPER NAMES
Semantic Shift/Meaning Extension
Metaphorical extension, broadening or narrowing
Using the word to create metaphors
Ex: To sweeten the bill
Acronyms
Words formed by taking the initial sounds or letters uniting them into pronounceable combination
Borrowing
From another language