English Word Formation

Author : Ingo Plag
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2003-10-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0521525632

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Word-Formation in English by Ingo Plag Pdf

This textbook provides an accessible introduction to the study of word-formation, that is, the ways in which new words are built on the bases of other words (e.g. happy - happy-ness), focusing on English. The book's didactic aim is to enable students with little or no prior linguistic knowledge to do their own practical analyses of complex words. Readers are familiarized with the necessary methodological tools to obtain and analyze relevant data and are shown how to relate their findings to theoretical problems and debates. The book is not written in the perspective of a particular theoretical framework and draws on insights from various research traditions, reflecting important methodological and theoretical developments in the field. It is a textbook directed towards university students of English at all levels. It can also serve as a source book for teachers and advanced students, and as an up-to-date reference concerning many word-formation processes in English.

Author : Laurie Bauer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0521284929

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English Word-Formation by Laurie Bauer Pdf

Although the illustrative material is drawn principally from English, general points are illustrated with a variety of languages to provide a new perspective on a confused and often controversial field of study.

Author : Pavol Štekauer
Publisher : Gunter Narr Verlag
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 3823352105

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English Word-formation by Pavol Štekauer Pdf

Author : Kate Woodford,Guy Jackson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1550 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0521824230

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Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary by Kate Woodford,Guy Jackson Pdf

The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words.

Author : Pavol Štekauer,Rochelle Lieber
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781402035968

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Handbook of Word-Formation by Pavol Štekauer,Rochelle Lieber Pdf

This is the most comprehensive book to date on word formation in terms of scope of topics, schools and theoretical positions. All contributions were written by the leading scholars in their respective areas.

Author : Harmik Vaishnav
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789350482087

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English Words Formation by Harmik Vaishnav Pdf

The book attempts to enhance the language competence of all. In linguistics; word formation is the creation of a new word; word formation is sometimes contrasted with semantic change; which is a change in a single word’s meaning. Word formation can also be contrasted with the formation of idiomatic expressions. It gives equal importance to the terminology and sentence structure for acquiring linguistic proficiency in expressing oneself. Since the book deals with different parts of speech and their usage in sentence construction; it is of tremendous help to you in the selection of appropriate words to express your ideas accurately and effectively. This book will be extremely useful to students; aspirants of competitive exams; professionals and of course; learners of English language. ENGLISH WORDS FORMATION (Spoken English & Grammar) by HARMIK VAISHNAV: Enhance your English language skills with this book by Harmik Vaishnav. It likely covers topics related to spoken English, grammar, and word formation. This book serves as a valuable resource for individuals looking to improve their English language proficiency. Key Aspects of the Book "ENGLISH WORDS FORMATION (Spoken English & Grammar)": Language Proficiency: Improve your spoken English and grammar skills through practical guidance. Vocabulary Building: Learn techniques for forming and expanding your English vocabulary. Communication Skills: Enhance your ability to communicate effectively in English. HARMIK VAISHNAV offers readers a comprehensive resource for improving their English language skills with "ENGLISH WORDS FORMATION (Spoken English & Grammar)." This book is designed to help individuals become more proficient in spoken and written English.

Author : Valerie Adams
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781315504247

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An Introduction to Modern English Word-Formation by Valerie Adams Pdf

A series to meet the need for books on modern English that are both up-to-date and authoritative.For the scholar, the teacher, the student and the general reader, but especially for English-speaking students of language and linguistics in institutions where English is the language of instruction, or advanced specialist students of English in universities where English is taught as a foreign language

Author : Pavol Štekauer
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027215550

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An Onomasiological Theory of English Word-formation by Pavol Štekauer Pdf

Pavol Štekauer presents an original approach to the intricate problems of English word-formation. The emphasis is on the process of coining new naming units (words). This is described by an onomasiological model, which takes as its point of departure the naming needs of a speech community, and proceeds through conceptual reflection of extra-linguistic reality and semantic analysis to the form of a new naming unit. As a result, it is the form which implements options given by semantics by means of the so-called Form-to-Meaning Assignment Principle. Word-formation is conceived of as an independent component, interrelated with the lexical component by supplying it with new naming units, and by making use of the word-formation bases of naming units stored in the Lexicon. The relation to the Syntactic component is only mediated through the Lexical component. In addition, the book presents a new approach to productivity. It is maintained that word-formation processes are as productive as syntactic processes. This radically new approach provides simple answers to a number of traditional problems of word-formation.

Author : Andrew Carstairs-McCarthy
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781474428989

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Introduction to English Morphology by Andrew Carstairs-McCarthy Pdf

What exactly are words? Are they the things that get listed in dictionaries, or are they the basic units of sentence structure? Andrew Carstairs-McCarthy explores the implications of these different approaches to words in English. He explains the various ways in which words are related to one another, and shows how the history of the English language has affected word structure. Topics include: words, sentences and dictionaries; a word and its parts (roots and affixes); a word and its forms (inflection); a word and its relatives (derivation); compound words; word structure; productivity; and the historical sources of English word formation. Requiring no prior linguistic training, this textbook is suitable for undergraduate students of English - literature or language - and provides a sound basis for further linguistic study.

Author : Laurie Bauer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781108416030

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Compounds and Compounding by Laurie Bauer Pdf

This controversial new book addresses the linguistic problems around compounds: words which sit on the borderline of syntax and morphology.

Author : Louise Pound
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781473350557

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Blends - Their Relation To English Word Formation by Louise Pound Pdf

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Zeki Hamawand
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781441178206

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Morphology in English by Zeki Hamawand Pdf

This book covers derivational and compound word formation in English morphology in depth, using a cognitive linguistics semantic framework.

Author : Manoochehr Tavangar
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527521728

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Word-Formation in Context by Manoochehr Tavangar Pdf

This fascinating book treats the use of words from a completely new perspective. Far from being purely abstract entities, words are believed to emerge from an interaction between morphological, syntactic, semantic and pragmatic components. For this reason, the book draws from a vast spectrum of naturally occurring texts representing almost every style, register, and genre. It uses an extremely wide variety of language, and provides a key to help readers check their answers to the questions it poses.

Author : Peter O. Müller
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 770 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110246278

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Word-Formation by Peter O. Müller Pdf

This handbook comprises an in-depth presentation of the state of the art in word-formation. The five volumes contain 207 articles written by leading international scholars. The XVI chapters of the handbook provide the reader, in both general articles and individual studies, with a wide variety of perspectives: word-formation as a linguistic discipline (history of science, theoretical concepts), units and processes in word-formation, rules and restrictions, semantics and pragmatics, foreign word-formation, language planning and purism, historical word-formation, word-formation in language acquisition and aphasia, word-formation and language use, tools in word-formation research. The final chapter comprises 74 portraits of word-formation in the individual languages of Europe and offers an innovative perspective. These portraits afford the first overview of this kind and will prove useful for future typological research. This handbook will provide an essential reference for both advanced students and researchers in word-formation and related fields within linguistics.

Author : Susanne Muehleisen
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027205858

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Heterogeneity in Word-formation Patterns by Susanne Muehleisen Pdf

Postulated word-formation rules often exclude formations that can nevertheless be found in actual usage. This book presents an in-depth investigation of a highly heterogeneous word-formation pattern in English: the formation of nouns by suffixation with "-ee." Rather than relying on a single semantic or syntactic framework for analysis, the study combines diachronic, cognitive and language-contact perspectives in order to explain the diversity in the formation and establishment of "-ee" words. It also seeks to challenge previous measurements of productivity and proposes a new way to investigate the relationship between actual and possible words. By making use of the largest and most up-to-date electronic corpus the World Wide Web as a data source, this research adds substantially to the number of attested "-ee" words. It furthermore analyses this word-formation pattern in different varieties of English (British vs. American English; Australian English). Due to the multiplicity of approaches and analyses it offers, the study is suitable for courses in English word-formation, lexicology, corpus linguistics and historical linguistics."