1) initial part of the word + final part of the word, e.g. electrocute (electricity+ execute);
2) initial part of the word + initial part of the word, e.g. lib-lab (liberal + labour);
3) initial part of the word + full word,
e.g. paratroops (parachute + troops);
4) full word + final part of the word,
e.g. slimnastics (slim + gymnastics).
Minor Types of Word-formation
Acronnymy is the formation of a new word by means of the initial letters of a word or phrase.
Acronyms are commonly used for the names of institutions and organizations. No full stops are placed between the letters.
Minor Types of Word-formation
All acronyms can be divided into two groups. Acronyms in the first group are often pronounced as series of letters: EEC (European Economic Community), FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), PC (personal computer).
Acronyms in the second group are pronounced according to the rules of reading: AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
Minor Types of Word-formation
Some words of the second group can be written without capital letters as they are no longer recognized as acronyms: laser(light amplification by stimulated emissions of radiation), radar (radio detection and ranging), jeep (general purpose car).
