Word formation processes 0.0 / 5 ? English LanguageA2/A-levelAQA Created by: StudentCreated on: 07-05-13 18:12 Compounding Joining words together to form new words 1 of 7 Blending Joining morphemes or syllables from existing words to form a new word 2 of 7 Clipping The shortening of an existing word to leave a single part 3 of 7 Amelioration A change in the meaning of a word that causes it to gain status 4 of 7 Pejoration A change in the meaning of a word that causes it to lose status 5 of 7 Broadening Extending the range of meanings for a word by adding a new meaning and/or use to an existing word 6 of 7 Narrowing The loss of a range of meanings for a word by a particular use becoming archaic or obsolete 7 of 7
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