Complex Words in English
, by Adams,ValerieNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780582239647 | 0582239648
- Cover: Nonspecific Binding
- Copyright: 1/10/2001
Complex Words in Englishpresents a comprehensive account of present-day word formation in English. Starting with a discussion of some basic issues, including the definition of 'word', motivation, lexicalization, productivity, the relevance of historical information and the usefulness of dictionaries and other data-bases, the book then moves on to describe in detail a variety of prefixing, suffixing and compounding patterns - all illustrated with copious up-to-date examples.