Word Fomration Processes Morphology Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What subsystem does word formation processes belong to
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Morphology
2
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Word formation processes
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Abbreviation
Compounding
Blending
Backformation
Initialsim/ acronym
Shortening
3
Q
What is compounding
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Two or more free morphemes combined to make one word
E.g breakfast
Download
4
Q
What is blending
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Words formed by joining more than one lexeme, where one or both have been shortened
E.g blog, cankle
5
Q
What is shortening in word formation process
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Parts of a lexeme are omitted
E.g sec, min, prob
6
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What is backformation
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Words formed by subtracting an affix part of an older word
E.g televise from television
7
Q
Writing about them word formation processes
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In group membership
Create a youthful identity
Reflect Australian identity
Shared understanding
