Germanic Languages - English Language, Morphology, English Etymology
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Overview
A classic reference for students of the English language. Perfect for word fanatics, puzzlers, and writers. English is a hybrid of Greek, Latin, and some ten other languages. Word Stems defines and deciphers thousands of the most commonly used foreign words that form the foundation of our English words.
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YAThis handy guide for students, wordsmiths, and language lovers includes a four-page history of the development of English from its Latin, Greek, and other roots. Two alphabetically arranged lists follow: common words with their word stems highlighted in boldface type and word stems with definitions and language roots. Although the introductory explanation mentions a listing of prefixes and suffixes, only prefixes are provided. The user-friendly format and easy readability make this a good addition to dictionary collections.Booknews
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Published
May 1, 2002
Publisher
Soho Press Inc
Pages
297
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781569470510