word formation

Word formation refers to the process of creating new words in a language. It involves various techniques such as derivation (adding prefixes or suffixes to existing words), compounding (combining two or more words), and blending (mixing parts of words). For example, "happiness" is formed by adding the suffix "-ness" to "happy." Compounds like "toothbrush" combine "tooth" and "brush." Additionally, new words can arise from acronyms, borrowing from other languages, or entirely new creations. Understanding word formation helps us see how languages evolve and adapt to new concepts and technologies.