With the development of society and the technical advancement, there are a great many neologisms emerging in the English vocabulary. They are not created freely; they follow some rules, the processes of word –formation.
Without the introduction and conclusion, this article includes three sections, which form the main body of this essay. They define the sources of English neologisms, word-formation processes, and the general trend of English neologisms respectively.
The purposes of this article are to study the practical value of English neologisms, stimulate English learners’ interest, and help them enlarge their vocabulary effectively. Besides, it will help them overcome the obstacle in their English learning and reading caused by the neologisms.
Key Words
Neologisms, sources, word-formation processes, trend
Abstract.
Key Words...............................................................Ⅰ
摘要....................................................................Ⅱ
关键词..................................................................Ⅱ
Introduction............................................................1
Ⅰ.The Sources for English Neologisms...................................2
A. Political Aspect....................................................2
B. Economy Aspect......................................................3
C. Science and Technology Aspect...................................... 3
D. Other Aspects.......................................................4
1. Society and People Aspect ........................................ 4
2. Sports and Entertainment Aspect............................... 4
Ⅱ. The Processes of Word-formation.....................................5
A. Borrowing.........................................................5
B. Native Word-formation Processes...................................7
1. Basic Concept of Word-formation................................7
1.1 Morphemes...................................................7
1.2 Types of Morphemes..........................................7
2. Word-formation Processes............................................8
2.1 Major processes ................................................8
2.2 Minor processes.................................................10
C. Semantic Changes.....................................................15
1. Extension of Meaning................................................15
2. Narrowing of Meaning................................................16
3. Elevation of Meaning................................................16
4. Degradation of Meaning..............................................17
Ⅲ. General Trend of English Neologisms.................................17
