English synthetic form

English synthetic form refers to the use of synthetic grammar and word formation to combine words into new words, phrases or sentences. Synthetic forms can create new words by combining two or more words or adding prefixes or suffixes before and after words. These synthetic forms can enlarge and enrich English vocabulary and help people express more meanings and concepts. For example, the synthetic form can be:

1. Noun synthesis: combining two or more nouns into a new noun. For example: sunglasses, raincoats and notebooks.

2. Verb synthesis: combining verbs with other words to form new verbs. For example, breakfast (combining "off" with "fast") and downloading (combining "down" with "loading").

3. Adjective synthesis: combining adjectives with other words to form new adjectives. For example: blue-eyed (blue and eye) and high-speed (high and speed).

4. Adverb synthesis: combine adverbs with other words to form new adverbs. For example: well-known (as we all know, it is a combination of "well" and "knowledge") and upstairs (upstairs, it is a combination of "up" and "stairs").

5. Prefix and suffix synthesis: A new word is a combination of a prefix or suffix and a root. For example: unhappy (combining the prefix "un-" with "happy") and happy (combining the suffix "-ly" with "happy").

English synthetic forms have the following characteristics.

1. Flexibility of word formation: English synthesis is very flexible, and new words can be constructed by different combinations of roots, prefixes and suffixes. This flexibility enables English to create rich and varied vocabulary to meet different contexts and needs.

2. Inference of meaning: By understanding the meaning of each component in a compound word, we can infer the overall meaning of the compound word. Sometimes, the meaning of a compound word can be inferred directly from the meaning of its components; Sometimes, the meaning of a word needs to be understood according to the habits and common usage of the language.

3. The connection between form and meaning: The form of English compound words is often related to its meaning. For example, the compound form of noun+noun usually represents an object, organization or concept. The compound form of verb+noun usually indicates the object of some action or behavior. This connection helps readers or listeners to relate them to known words and combinations when they understand them.

4. Habits and conventions: Some synthetic forms are common in English, and habits and conventions have been formed. Such as "an artificial lake" or "sunflower". These conventional synthetic forms are widely used in English and have clear meanings and usages. Generally speaking, English compound is a rich and flexible word-formation method, which enriches the expression ability of English vocabulary through the effective combination of root and other word-formation components. Understanding the characteristics and laws of compound forms will help us better understand and use compound words in English.