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Direct linkBowman, Catherine; Coppin, Mary – Meta, 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
Brunet, Jean-Paul – Meta, 1980
Analyzes the structure, origins and meanings of the "-o" formations in French slang, characterizing the social groups within which they have gained currency. Points out that this spoken language device usually has a purely expressive, connotational function and that numerous examples of the same formation are found in American English.…
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, English, Expressive Language, French
Cannon, Garland – Meta, 1979
Examines the syntactic aspects of affixation and compounding, processes accounting for the great majority of new word formations documented in "6,000 Words" (1976). (AM)
Descriptors: Adjectives, Conference Reports, Form Classes (Languages), Language Patterns
