Morphology in English - Word Formation in Cognitive Grammar (Hardcover, New)

Morphology in English is a text which provides an in-depth analysis of the branch of linguistics which studies the formation of composite words and the form-meaning relationships between their subparts. It takes a cognitive viewpoint and provides full coverage of the essential topics of prefixation, suffixation and compounding. It covers categorization, configuration and conceptualization and enables readers to recognize the complexity of the English lexical system. It demonstrates the pivotal role which morphemes play in the expansion of a languages lexical store. The book combines two aspects of language: word formation and semantic distinctions regarding usage, enabling readers to understand the formation of composite words and their use in natural language. The book features: clear layout accessible style explicit definitions vivid illustrations actual data examples exercises further reading appendices companion website with full answer set

General

Imprint:	Continuum Publishing Corporation
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2011
First published:	July 2011
Authors:	Zeki Hamawand
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-4411-1137-1
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Grammar, syntax, linguistic structure > General
LSN:	1-4411-1137-9
Barcode:	9781441111371

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