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  • Created on: 18-04-13 14:16
what is the word for when a word is formed by renewing a suffix
backformation
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When the new meaning is more positive
amelioration
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original meaning but acquires others
broadening
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more specific in its meaning
narrowing
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when a word transfers from one word class to another
conversion
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new words formed by adding a prefix
affixation
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words from other languages
borrowing
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when name gets shortened from original word
abbreviations
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words formed from initial letters of other words
initialism
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happens when something is names after it's inventor or brand
eponym
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Card 2

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When the new meaning is more positive

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amelioration

Card 3

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original meaning but acquires others

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Card 4

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more specific in its meaning

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Card 5

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when a word transfers from one word class to another

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