morphological development

Morphological development refers to how the structure of words changes and grows over time, especially in children. It involves learning the rules for forming words and their parts, such as adding suffixes or prefixes (like “walk” to “walked” or “happy” to “happiness”). As children develop, they become better at understanding and applying these patterns, which helps them expand their vocabulary and communicate more complex ideas. Essentially, it’s about how the physical structure and form of words develop, reflecting their growing language skills and understanding of how words are built and used in speech and writing.