Watson, J (2021) Arabic morphology inflectional and derivational. In: Ryding, K and Wilmsen, D, (eds.) The Cambridge Handbook of Arabic Linguistics. Cambridge University Press , pp. 405-424. ISBN 9781108277327
Abstract
This chapter takes us on a survey of morphological categories, both derivational and inflectional, focusing not only on MSA but even more particularly on Yemeni, Saudi, and Egyptian dialects in contrastive analysis. Starting with the basics of Arabic derivation, Watson notes the key templatic nature of Arabic word formation and reviews concepts such as verb valency and different types of noun categories. In her discussion of Arabic inflectional categories, Watson covers number, gender, person, aspect, tense, mood, voice, degree, and definiteness.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © Cambridge University Press 2021. This chapter has been published in https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108277327.018. This version is free to view and download for private research and study only. Not for re-distribution or re-use. |
Keywords: | derivation, morphology, inflection, inflectional categories, valency, root, template |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Languages Cultures & Societies (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 19 Apr 2023 10:27 |
Last Modified: | 19 Apr 2023 15:54 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
Identification Number: | 10.1017/9781108277327.018 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:198310 |