Latin Suffixal Derivatives in English: and Their Indo-European Ancestry (Oxford Linguistics) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Latin Suffixal Derivatives in English: and Their Indo-European Ancestry (Oxford Linguistics) Book

Latin Suffixal Derivatives in English : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780199285051 : 0199285055 : 28 Sep 2006 : Traces the histories of over 3,000 words, revealing the range of derivational patterns in Indo-European, Latin, and English. This book makes an important contribution to the history of both English and Latin morphology and etymology. It is useful for students of comparative morphology, historical and comparative linguistics, and lexicography.Read More

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    This is the fullest account ever published of Latin suffixes in English. It explores the rich variety of English words formed by the addition of one or more Latin suffixes, such as ial, -able, -ability, -ible, and -id. It traces the histories of over 3,000 words and reveals the range of derivational patterns in Indo-European, Latin, and English. It makes an important contribution to the history of English and Latin morphology and etymology, as well as to the history of suffixal derivation in Indo-European.

  • 0199285055
  • 9780199285051
  • D. Gary Miller
  • 20 July 2006
  • OUP Oxford
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 422
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