The Competition of Word-Formation Processes in the Derivational Paradigm of Verbs

This book describes the profile and resolution of competition in synonymous verbs derived through different patterns based on the information provided by lexicographic and corpus resources. In contrast to previous research, competition is described in the context of the derivational paradigms in which the competing forms are allocated.

The study of competition in verb formation has mainly focused on the identification of the restrictions governing the domains of application of the competing patterns. However, few studies have focused on the coexistence of two forms with the same base and meaning but derived through different patterns.

This book aims to describe the resolution of competition in verb formation by combining lexicographic and corpus resources and the information provided by derivational paradigms. The results obtained are twofold. Methodologically, the combination of various resources allows for a better assessment of competition. Regarding the profile of competition, the results show that it is diverse, as illustrated by the variety of patterns involved, the meaning expressed and the outcomes of competition.

Autorentext

Cristina Fernández-Alcaina holds a PhD in English Linguistics from the University of Granada (Spain). Her areas of interest include historical linguistics, morphology and semantics.

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competition rivalry derivational paradigms conversion affixation verb formation English morphology cluster doublet triplet resolved competition past competition ongoing competition semantic category corpora OED