Inglise leksikoloogia
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names of wapons: sword-mõõk, coat of mail-soomusrüü; names of musical instruments: loot-lauto,
lyra-lüüra). New words include neologisms and nonce words: neologisms are words that appear to
satisfy the needs of society. They stand for new things and concepts that appear due to the development
of science and thought. (nt, lasor, computer, nuclear physics, high-fi).
*affixation-jawnee, deadee(surnu portree), to criminalise
*composition- vanity-surgery, idiot box
*conversion-to time-table, to beaver
*back formation- to sight see, to play act
*abbreviation- marvy-marvellous
*blending-botel(boat plus hotel), candygram(candy plus telegram)
Abstract neologisms are words in which no word building type is present. Random letters are put
together. Nonce words are made up by the writer to sound original, expressive or humerous. (nt,
annaabi.ee 
