Word Formation process: Compounding

What is compounding??


This is a word formation process that allows words to combine to make a new word.

 Compounding words can also be formed as two words joined with a hyphen. 

EXAMPLES

Class+room classroom 
Note +book notebook 📓 
Break +up breakup 
Back +formation back- formation







































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Comments

  1. MS JOKLY VICTORYAugust 15, 2024 at 9:06 AM

    I am so glad you touched on this topic, soo helpful

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  2. TheoAugust 16, 2024 at 12:13 AM

    So a school guard is also a compound word 🙏

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  3. AnonymousAugust 18, 2024 at 3:16 PM

    Quite interesting

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  4. AnonymousAugust 18, 2024 at 8:12 PM

    Well explained

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  5. AnonymousAugust 18, 2024 at 9:17 PM

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  6. Miah EvanAugust 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM

    Very interesting

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  7. Ms AindongoAugust 18, 2024 at 10:16 PM

    Very helpful 👌☺️

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  8. Prince AsserAugust 18, 2024 at 10:42 PM

    Thank you for sharing your expertise on this subject. Your explanations were clear and concise, making it easy to understand even for beginners.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 18, 2024 at 11:47 PM

    I loved how you explained

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  10. Andreas The Intentive TutorAugust 19, 2024 at 12:31 AM

    Thank you for unraveling the rich tapestry of compounding and highlighting its pivotal role in expanding the boundaries of human expression.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 19, 2024 at 1:24 AM

    This information will change my Academic

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  12. AnonymousAugust 19, 2024 at 2:17 AM

    Nice one. It’s really helpful

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  13. CoaxdevocalistAugust 19, 2024 at 7:50 AM

    Excellent work

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  14. AnonymousAugust 19, 2024 at 10:10 AM

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  16. MaggieAugust 19, 2024 at 3:12 PM

    Good job 👌

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  17. ALBERTINAAugust 19, 2024 at 11:18 PM

    I am the luckiest to encounter this helpful information thanks

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  18. KiaraAugust 20, 2024 at 2:36 AM

    Thank you for the information shared bit I have a question
    Not only considering the format but also looking at the context,can a houseboat be considered as a compound word as well?

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    1. Ms Ndundu August 20, 2024 at 1:26 PM

      Of course yes since it's made up of two words house +cat

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  19. Computer studies August 20, 2024 at 7:15 AM

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