Question

Discuss any six methods which have led
to the growth of vocabulary in the
English language.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The growth of English vocabulary has taken place mainly in the following ways.

They are

i) Imitation or Onomatopoeia.

ii) An Older word is given a new significance or its meaning is extended.

iii) A word which is normally one part of speech is used as another.

iv) Addition of Suffixes or Prefixes.

v) Abbreviation.

vi) Syncopation.