【PPT课件】英语词汇学1 - chapter 1 and 2.pptVIP

* 2.5 Modes of vocabulary development(126-136/p.) Creation（completely new coinages） The formation of new words through word-formation processes by using the existing materials, namely roots, affixes and other elements. In modern English, this is the most important way of vocabulary expansion. Semantic change An old form takes on a new meaning to meet new need--economic way of creating new words Borrowing Borrowed words constitute six to seven percent of all new words. Analogy The form of a word is changed or derived because of another word that is like it. * 2.6 The characteristics of ba