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Which type of word formation retains the final part of a word?
Which type of word formation retains the final part of a word?
Which type of word formation retains the middle part of a word?
Which type of word formation retains the middle part of a word?
Which type of word formation involves both halves of a compound being clipped?
Which type of word formation involves both halves of a compound being clipped?
What distinguishes acronyms and initialisms from other abbreviations?
What distinguishes acronyms and initialisms from other abbreviations?
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How are acronyms and initialisms usually pronounced?
How are acronyms and initialisms usually pronounced?
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Which type of shortened forms are often used in compounds?
Which type of shortened forms are often used in compounds?
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What term is used to describe abbreviations pronounced as the names of letters?
What term is used to describe abbreviations pronounced as the names of letters?
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In the blend 'brunch', how is it formed according to the text?
In the blend 'brunch', how is it formed according to the text?
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Which of the following is a recursive acronym according to the text?
Which of the following is a recursive acronym according to the text?
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What is the characteristic that differentiates a blend from a portmanteau word?
What is the characteristic that differentiates a blend from a portmanteau word?
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Which term refers to the process of creating a new lexeme by removing actual or supposed affixes?
Which term refers to the process of creating a new lexeme by removing actual or supposed affixes?
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What is the significance of Lewis Carroll's blends according to the text?
What is the significance of Lewis Carroll's blends according to the text?
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Study Notes
Word Formation
- Clipping retains the final part of a word.
- Ablaut retains the middle part of a word.
- Clipping involves both halves of a compound being clipped, known as cross-formation.
- Acronyms and initialisms are distinguished from other abbreviations by being formed from the initial letters of a phrase or name.
Pronunciation of Abbreviations
- Acronyms and initialisms are usually pronounced as a word (e.g., NASA) or letter by letter (e.g., FBI).
Compounds and Blends
- Clipped forms are often used in compounds.
- The blend 'brunch' is formed by combining 'breakfast' and 'lunch'.
- Recursive acronyms are a type of acronym that refers to itself, such as GNU (GNU's Not Unix).
Portmanteau Words
- The characteristic that differentiates a blend from a portmanteau word is that a portmanteau word combines both sounds and meanings of the original words.
Lexeme Creation
- Back-formation is the process of creating a new lexeme by removing actual or supposed affixes.
Historical Significance
- Lewis Carroll's blends, such as 'slithy' from 'slimy' and 'lithe', introduced a new way of creating words in literature, making them more playful and creative.
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Description
Explore different types of clipping in linguistics, including fore-clipping (apheresis), middle clipping (syncope), and clipped forms used in compounds. Learn how words are shortened while retaining certain parts to form new words in English language.
