ON THE TENDENCY OF OPTIMIZATION IN MODERN ARABIC: THE DERIVATION SYSTEM
ON THE TENDENCY OF OPTIMIZATION IN MODERN ARABIC: THE DERIVATION SYSTEM

Summary/Abstract: The system of derivative forms, as one of the most functional, shows in the modern language corresponding dynamics. The present paper describes some contemporary phenomena related to derivativef orms, particularly, the general tendency towards optimization, manifestation of the traditional Arabic principle ziyādatul-mabnā tufīduziyādatal-ma‘nā المعنى زيادة تفيد المبنى زيادة ,some occurrences connected with denoting the so called high style, some functions of derivative forms that are not usually described in grammars, etc. Finally, on the basis of analysis of these features confirmed in the modern language, two directly proportional relationships are observable: a) In the sociolinguistic vertical Classical Arabic – Standard Arabic – dialects the degree of economy of the derivational system is in directly proportional relationship with the increase of the oral communication function of the spoken language. Against this background the productivity of the remaining derivational forms increases further. b) In the derivational system the increase of a construction is directly proportional to the increase of a function, which sometimes acquires a psycholinguistic coloring.

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