| Autor: |
Gayan, Pinky Moni, Nath, Arup Kumar |
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Language in India; Aug2022, Vol. 22 Issue 8, p105-121, 17p |
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This paper explores how semantic transparency influences the phenomenon of morphological productivity in the Assamese language while looking into the fact whether phonological transparency has anything to do. There are shreds of evidence that certain affixes occur more frequently than others, or speakers prefer certain kinds of affixes to others in new word formations. There must be some underlying reasons because of which the speakers without being aware show preferences for some affixes. In this respect, the role of semantic transparency can be a considerable aspect to be investigated. Semantic transparency correlates with the cognitive understanding of speakers, which affects the productivity of a morphological process. However, in this process, phonological transparency may not always influence semantic transparency in Assamese morphology. The paper tries to discuss how semantic transparency is influenced by phonological transparency in Assamese, primarily focusing on derivative suffixes and its impact on productivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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