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Word Formation in English: Derivation and Compounding
Word Formation in English: Derivation and Compounding

Author(s): Sanel Hadžiahmetović Jurida
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Morphology
Published by: Filozofski fakultet Univerziteta u Tuzli
Keywords: English word formation; derivation; compounding;

Summary/Abstract: Within the broad field of word formation in English, the paper outlines particular available means for production of new meanings in established forms of words in the English language. More specifically, the paper presents two major types of production of complex forms (derivation and compounding), with accompanying definitions and generalisations which are substantiated with relevant examples which are further discussed and analysed.

  • Issue Year: V/2018
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 157-170
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English