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Publication Date: 1980-Sep
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Which "ist" Is't?
Bowman, Catherine; Coppin, Mary
Meta, v25 n3 p358-62 Sep 1980
Explores the various meanings of the English nominal suffix "-ist" and their interaction with the concepts represented by the words to which the suffix is appended. Analyzes the meaning of specific words throught their semantic components, in order to discover the most suitable choice for a given context. (MES)
Descriptors: Componential Analysis, Context Clues, Definitions, Dictionaries, English, Etymology, Nouns, Semantics, Suffixes, Translation, Vocabulary Skills
Les Presses de l'Universite de Montreal
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Language: English
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