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Neoclassical noun formation: Conversion |
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A neoclassical formative can be converted into a noun (= used as a noun), either standing alone or in combination with the linking element o. The nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter. The masculine and neuter nouns belong to the inflection class s/s, the feminine nouns belong to the inflection class -/s.
Many of these conversions are actually abbreviations of words formed with neoclassical formatives:
Auto |
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Automobil |
Radio |
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Radiotelegraphie |
Lok |
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Lokomotive |
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