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Which word means "Replacement of one root with another in forming inflected forms"?
Which word means "A variety of language for a particular purpose or setting"?
Which word means "The transposition of sounds or letters in a word"?
Which word means "The insertion of an extra sound into a word"?
Which word means "Repetition of a syllable as a grammatical device"?
Which word means "Shortening a word without changing its meaning"?
Which word means "A pet name, diminutive, or term of endearment"?
Which word means "Needless repetition of an idea using different words"?
Which word means "A process where vowels within a word assimilate to share features"?
Which word means "Concerned with language at one point in time"?
Which word means "Concerned with the historical development of language"?
Key words and definitions covered in this exercise
suppletion
Replacement of one root with another in forming inflected forms
register
A variety of language for a particular purpose or setting
metathesis
The transposition of sounds or letters in a word
epenthesis
The insertion of an extra sound into a word
reduplication
Repetition of a syllable as a grammatical device
clipping
Shortening a word without changing its meaning
hypocorism
A pet name, diminutive, or term of endearment
tautology
Needless repetition of an idea using different words
vowel harmony
A process where vowels within a word assimilate to share features
synchronic
Concerned with language at one point in time
diachronic
Concerned with the historical development of language
Master C2-level vocabulary related to language processes. Highly precise, academic mastery. Includes 11 multiple choice questions. 11 vocabulary words...
Which word means "Replacement of one root with another in forming inflected forms"?
Which word means "A variety of language for a particular purpose or setting"?
Which word means "The transposition of sounds or letters in a word"?
Which word means "The insertion of an extra sound into a word"?
Which word means "Repetition of a syllable as a grammatical device"?
Which word means "Shortening a word without changing its meaning"?
Which word means "A pet name, diminutive, or term of endearment"?
Which word means "Needless repetition of an idea using different words"?
Which word means "A process where vowels within a word assimilate to share features"?
Which word means "Concerned with language at one point in time"?
Which word means "Concerned with the historical development of language"?

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