LINGUISTIC INVESTIGATION OF THE DERIVATIONAL POTENTIAL OF LATIN AND GREEK WORD-FORMATION ELEMENTS IN ENGLISH
Keywords:
derivation, morphology, Latin borrowings, Greek borrowings, English vocabulary, word formationAbstract
The English language has absorbed a significant number of Latin and Greek morphemes throughout its historical development. These classical elements continue to play an essential role in modern English word formation, especially in scientific, academic, medical, and technical vocabulary. This article investigates the derivational potential of Latin and Greek word-formation elements in English, focusing on prefixes, suffixes, and roots that contribute to lexical expansion. The study analyzes the productivity, semantic flexibility, and functional significance of classical morphemes in contemporary English. The findings demonstrate that Latin and Greek derivational elements remain highly productive and continue to influence neologism formation and academic discourse.
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