The Science of Word Formation

  • Publication Year: 2026
  • ISBN: 9781834410722
  • Price: $165
  • Publisher: Society Publishing
  • Binding Type: Hardcover

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The study of how words are formed reveals the creativity and logic underlying language systems. Morphology investigates how prefixes, suffixes, and roots combine to produce meaning and grammatical function. The Science of Word Formation explores the rules and processes of word creation across languages. The book discusses derivation, compounding, inflection, and lexical innovation. It also examines how word formation interacts with syntax and semantics. Through detailed examples and crosslinguistic analysis, it provides readers with an understanding of how morphological structures contribute to linguistic diversity and evolution.

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Dr. Priyam Singh earned her B.A. (Hons.) in English from I.P. College for Women, University of Delhi, and her Master's in English from Miranda House College, University of Delhi. She started her career as a Quality Analyst and Editor in educational firms before joining Galgotias University as an Assistant Professor (English) in 2016. Dr. Singh has previously served as the SPOC for MOOC courses at the university and has completed over ten courses with elite certification on the Swayam platform of MHRD, receiving the Discipline Star award from NPTEL. She was recently awarded her PhD from the University of Patna for her research on the ?Complex Interplay Between Heresy and Hegemony in the Reception of Select Literary Texts in India?. Dr. Singh has authored several national and international papers and has been published in UGC Care and Scopus indexed journals. She contributed as an Associate Editor of the NIU International Journal of Human Rights and edited various books, including 'Indian Women Writers' (ISBN 978-