英语语法构词法.pptVIP

morphological structure and word formation (2)  Word Formation  The three major processes of word-formation: (a) Compounding (b) Derivation or affixation (c) Conversion Compounding A word-formation process consisting of joining two or more roots to form a new unit. Derivation Derivation or affixation is a process of forming new words by the addition of a word element, such as a prefix, suffix or combining form, to an already existing word. Prefixation Prefixation is the formation of new words by adding a prefix or combining form to the base.