🧩word formation

noun
/wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

Meaning

the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language

Example Sentences

Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.

Synonyms

morphology, lexical formation, word building, derivation

Antonyms

word loss, lexical reduction

Collocations

word formation rules, word formation process, study of word formation, English word formation

Related Vocabularies

A flat, green part of a plant that grows from the stem or branch.
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business
lack of courage or self-confidence
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature

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