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word formation processes Flashcards

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initialism

A

words formed from initials of other words
say each letter
eg. FML WTF OMG

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acronyms

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words formed from initials of other words
can actually be articulated as a word
eg. RAM QANTAS WAG YOLO LOL

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compounding

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2+ free morphemes combined in their entirety to make one word
eg. holiday breakfast desktop

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shortenings

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parts of words omitted
usually at the end
eg. sec min bye prob rad

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backformation

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new words formed by subtracting an affix = thought to be part of the older word
eg. burgle from burglar, beg from beggar

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blends

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words formed joining 2+ le meed when 1 or both are shortened
eg. blog = web log, chillax = chill relax

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