CLIPPINGS AND ABBREVIATIONS IN ENGLISH WORD-FORMATION
Keywords:
Keywords: Clipping, abbreviation, word-formation, initialism, acronym, shortening, contraction, blend, linguistic economy, informal language, vocabulary development, modern English, lexical innovation, morphological processes.Abstract
Abstract
This article explores two important processes in English word-formation:
clipping and abbreviation. These methods are part of linguistic economy and are
widely used in informal, academic, technical, and digital communication. The paper
outlines the types, functions, structural patterns, and usage domains of clippings and
abbreviations, illustrating how they contribute to the dynamic development of
vocabulary. Through comparison and examples, the study highlights their relevance in
modern English and their increasing presence in global linguistic practices.
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