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Latin Suffixal Derivatives in English - and Their Indo-European Ancestry (Paperback)
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Latin Suffixal Derivatives in English - and Their Indo-European Ancestry (Paperback)
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This is the fullest account ever published of Latin suffixes in
English. It explores the rich variety of English words formed by
the addition of one or more Latin suffixes, such as -ial, -able,
-ability, -ible, and -id. It traces the histories of over 3,000
words, revealing the range of derivational patterns in
Indo-European, Latin, and English. It describes the different kinds
of suffixes, shows how they entered English via different channels
at different times, and considers the complexity of competition
between native and borrowed forms. The author examines
postclassical, medieval, and early modern Latin derivatives, and
demonstrates that Latin is still, and likely to remain, a
productive source of English words. He traces the suffixes back to
their Proto-Indo-European origins and provides copious examples for
every aspect of his discussion. Professor Miller's innovative book
makes an important contribution to the history of both English and
Latin morphology and etymology, as well as to the history of
suffixal derivation in Indo-European. It will interest scholars and
students of comparative morphology, historical and comparative
linguistics, etymology, and lexicography.
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