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Language Change

Processes and Names of Language Change

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What scenario describes the term Coinage? I googled a question during 5th period today.
What does derivation do? The formation of a new word from an existing word by adding a prefix or suffix; happiness is derived from the word happy
What is telescoping? 'Biodegradable' being a contraction from the phrase 'biologically degradable'
Forming a word from two or more other words is an example of what? Compounding
Forming a new word by joining the beginning of one word with the end of another is an example of what? Blending
The shortening of a word ex. 'maths' or 'math' deriving from mathematics. Clipping
Coalescence When sounds are clipped from endings of words or between two words where the articulation merges ex. assume pronounced ashume
A simpler word deriving from an already existing word ex. enthuse derived from enthusiasm Backformation
Borrowing is...? The introduction of specific words and linguistic elements from one language to another ex. 'weekend' into French from English. This is also an example of a loanword.
Etymology The study of historical relation between a word and the earlier form or forms it developed from
The study of writing forms such as the alphabet is an example of...? Graphology
Amelioration is...? When a word takes on a more positive connotation over time ex. 'nice' used to mean 'absurd' or 'foolish'
'Silly' has taken on a more negative connotation as time has gone on. Pejoration
Broadening is...? The meaning of a word has taken on a broader meaning over time ex. 'dog' only meant one specific breed
The meaning of a word has become more exclusive as time has gone on. Narrowing
Functional Theory
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