chapter 7.2 language change

formation of new words

-changes happened in lexis the most

-new word form through derivations

-coining of words

ways derivation can occur

addition of prefix (like-dislike)

addition of suffix (flex-flexing)

the part of the word that cannot change

root or stem of the word

telescoping

the contraction of a phrase (being closed)

biodegradable for biological degradable

compounding

forming a word from two or more units that are themselves words ( blackboard from black and board)

blending

Forming a new word by joining the beginning of one word to the end of another (brunch breakfast and lunch)

coalescence

the phonological process whereby two sounds merge into one

backformation

The formation of simpler words from an existing one that appears to be derived from it (babysit from babysitter)

reduplication

where sounds are repeated by identical or only very slight changes

ping pong, bling bling.

changes through borrowing

the intro of specific words, construction or morphological elements from one language to another

language change in the digital world

assisted by global media & social network sites,

Words become part of english rapidly if large amount of people uses it like slang

language change accompanies social needs like hashtags in response to more poole on social media

Amelioration

the process of words by which the meaning becomes more positive

Pejoration

the reverse process by which the meaning of a word becomes more negative then it’s earlier meaning

broadening

the process by which a word expands from its original meaning and becomes more general

Narrowing

the process by which a world takes a more restricted meaning and becomes more specific