When we talk about word formation process, we are simply referring to the various methods employed to create words in a particular language. Every language has its unique process(es) of forming words and this is what makes the language different from … [Read more...]
Differences between Root, Base and Stem
Some of the most three complicated morphological terms are: root, base and stem Look at these three words. They are familiar, right? These are words associated with a tree. So, our knowledge of the words will also be viewed from the point of a … [Read more...]
Derivational and inflectional Affixes
Affixes can either be inflectional or derivational. This is determined by the level of effect the affix has on the word.INFLECTIONAL AFFIXThis affix does not change the meaning or word class of the word. Rather, the root retains its word class … [Read more...]
Winners Of 2022 NLNG’s $100,000 Nigeria Prize For Science.
Sesan Peter Ayodeji, a professor of Machine and Process Design and Applied Ergonomics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, and his Research Associate, Emmanuel Olatunji Olatomilola, have been named joint winners of the 2022 edition … [Read more...]
Giant Huntsman (Heteropoda maxima)
The giant huntsman spider is the biggest member of the family Sparassidae. The average huntsman attains a leg span length of approximately 9.8 to 11.8 inches (about 25 –30 centimetres), and a body length of about 4.6 cm.They are mostly identified … [Read more...]
MTN MPulse Spelling Bee Competition 2022
MTN Nigeria invites all primary & secondary school students between the ages of 9 and 15 to participate in the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee competition. This competition which aims to help students in Nigeria improve their English spelling and … [Read more...]