Glossary of Linguistic Terms

Productive Affix

Productive Affix

A productive affix is a derivational affix that is currently used in the derivation of new words.

(English)

The prefix non- is a productive affix, as demonstrated in the following new coinage:

  • the only non-upended chair in the ransacked room
Page/s: 176
Source: Pei and Gaynor 1954

Pei, Mario A., and Frank Gaynor. 1954.A dictionary of linguistics. New York: Philosophical Library.

Page/s: 938
Source: Mish 1991

Mish, Frederick (editor). 1991.Webster's ninth new collegiate dictionary. Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster. 1,564 pages. 0877795088; indexed 0877795096; deluxe 087779510X.

Page/s: 185
Source: Hartmann and Stork 1972

Hartmann, R.R.K., and F.C. Stork. 1972.Dictionary of language and linguistics. London: Applied Science.

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