Word formation
Grammar>Words, sentences and clauses> Word formation
There are four main kinds of word formation:
prefixes(unusual,multipurpose)
suffixes(employer,reasonable)
conversion(email,microwave- verbs from nouns)
compounds(backache,easy-going)
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Word formationPrefixesSuffixesCompoundsAbbreviations, initials and acronyms-ishand-yDiminutives (-let, -yandmini-)Hyphens