Word formation processes

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Compounding
Joining words together to form new words
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Blending
Joining morphemes or syllables from existing words to form a new word
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Clipping
The shortening of an existing word to leave a single part
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Amelioration
A change in the meaning of a word that causes it to gain status
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Pejoration
A change in the meaning of a word that causes it to lose status
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Broadening
Extending the range of meanings for a word by adding a new meaning and/or use to an existing word
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Narrowing
The loss of a range of meanings for a word by a particular use becoming archaic or obsolete
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Card 2

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Joining morphemes or syllables from existing words to form a new word

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Blending

Card 3

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The shortening of an existing word to leave a single part

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Card 4

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A change in the meaning of a word that causes it to gain status

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Card 5

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A change in the meaning of a word that causes it to lose status

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