Morphology

Morphology in linguistics is the study of the structure and formation of words. It examines how words are built from smaller units called morphemes, the fundamental meaning-bearing elements of language. Analyzing morphemes reveals the rules and patterns that govern word formation, providing a deeper understanding of how languages function. This bridges the gap between phonology, the study of sound systems, and syntax, the study of sentence structure. Morphology thus plays a crucial role in understanding linguistic complexity and variation across languages.

How do languages turn basic building blocks into complex words?

Can a single word express a whole sentence in some languages? Morphology explores why!

What's the secret sauce behind creating new vocabulary? Morphology unlocks the recipe!