Compounding as a Word-Formation Strategy in Modern English: A CWLM-Based Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.55927/mudima.v6i4.36Keywords:
Compounding, Word Formation, Neologisms, CWLM Model, Semantic Transparency, Discourse Analysis, Cognitive Linguistics, English Morphology, Second Language Acquisition, TranslationAbstract
Compounding is one of the most productive word-formation mechanisms in contemporary English. This paper examines how compound words are structured, classified, and used across different types of discourse, including scientific writing, media language, and everyday speech. Using the CWLM (Components-Word Formation-Lexical Meaning-Meaning Output) framework as the main analytical tool, and the Semantic Transparency Index (STI) as a classification instrument, this study analyzes twenty compound words drawn from three major academic sources. Results indicate that noun+noun structures are the most frequent type, while low-transparency compounds appear more commonly in informal contexts. The findings have implications for translation studies and second language vocabulary teaching
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