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049 $aMAIN
100 1 $aAyers, Donald M.
245 10 $aEnglish words from Latin and Greek elements /$cDonald M. Ayers.
250 $a2nd ed., rev. and expanded /$bby Thomas D. Worthen ; with the assistance of R.L. Cherry.
260 $aTucson :$bUniversity of Arizona Press,$c©1986.
300 $axx, 290 pages ;$c24 cm
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520 $aPresents an overview of the development of the English language and examines the formation of words especially from Greek and Latin roots. Also discusses definitions and usage.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (pages xviii-xx) and index.
505 0 $aPart I: Word elements from Latin -- The dictionary -- Definition -- Latin bases -- Assimilation of prefixes -- prefixes -- Abbreviations and acronyms -- prefixes -- Back formations, apheresis, and aphesis -- prefixes -- Combinations of bases -- numerals -- Hybrids -- Suffixes -- adjective-forming suffixes -- Word analysis: Etymological definition -- adjective-forming suffixes -- Dissimulation and other sound changes -- adjective-forming suffixes -- Semantic change -- adjective-forming suffixes -- Specialization and generalization of meaning -- adjective-forming suffixes -- Functional change -adjective-forming suffixes -- Degeneration and elevation of meaning -- noun-forming suffixes -- Change from abstract to concrete, and vice versa -- non-forming suffixes -- Weakening and hyperbole -- non-forming suffixes -- Change of meaning due to changing concepts -- diminutive suffixes -- Euphemism, taboo deformation, and circumlocution -- non-forming suffixes -- Folk etymology -- non-forming suffixes -- Clipped words -- verb-forming suffix -- Blends -- verb-forming suffix -- Doublets -- Latinisms in Shakespeare -- Metathesis -- uncommon meanings -- Latin words and phrases in English -- Index of words appearing in context (Latin).
505 0 $aPart II: Word elements from Greek -- Words from Greek mythology -- Words from Greek history and philosophy -- Greek bases -- Combinations of bases -- prefixes -- Homonyms -- prefixes -- Reduplication and onomatopoeia -- prefixes -- Loan words -- suffixes -- Word analysis -- adjective-forming suffixes -- Place names -- Non-forming suffixes -- Expressions -- noun-forming suffixes -- Words from religion: Christian sources -- non-forming suffixes -- Words from religion: Non-Christian sources -- combining forms -- Sea terms -- combining forms -- Words from sports and games -- combining forms -- Military terms -- verb-forming suffix -- The arts -- numerals -- The law -- Literary terms -- Terms from various occupations -- Scientific language -- suffixes used in medical terms -- Combining forms used in medical terms -- Combining forms -- Suffixes used in scientific terminology -- Diminutive suffixes -- Index of words appearing in context (Greek).
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