9. Words
Words are important units in both the fields of morphology and syntax. In this chapter, we will learn all about words, including how to form new words, how to define words, and how different languages package the content of their words in different ways.
Learning objectives
By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
- Classify words by their formation process, using an etymological dictionary when necessary.
- Use technical terms such as lexeme, word form, word token, citation form, word family, and paradigm appropriately in context.
- Classify languages based on their degree of synthesis, fusion, and exponence.
- Explain the problems in defining word.
