MORPHOLOGY. THE STUDY OF THE FORMATION OF WORDS

Abstract

This paper explores the fundamental aspects of morphology, focusing on the processes involved in the formation of words. Morphology, as a key branch of linguistics, examines how morphemes—the smallest units of meaning—combine to create the diverse array of words in a language. The study investigates both derivational and inflectional morphology, analyzing their roles in language structure and development. Through examples from various languages, the research highlights how morphological patterns shape linguistic expression and influence syntactic and semantic interpretations. The findings underscore the importance of morphology in understanding language complexity and its applications in fields such as language acquisition and computational linguistics.