EPISODE · Jun 13, 2017 · 20 MIN
Episode 29: How Does a Single Root Word Produce So Many Derivatives?
from Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcast
The Latin verb, secare, meaning 'to cut,' has produced English derivatives such as 'section,' 'sector,' and 'insect,' among others. One root word, many derivatives. So, how exactly can a single root word produce so many offshoots? In attempt to answer to this question as deeply as possible, we discuss linguistic topics such as morphology, semantics, and more.
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