Derivation and the Mental Lexicon. How are Prefixed Complex Words Stored and Retrieved?

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Focusing on the intricacies of word formation, this seminar paper delves into derivation, particularly examining prefixed words and their mental lexicon representation. It addresses the critical question of how these words are stored and retrieved in the brain, an area that remains underexplored in linguistics. The research highlights the significance of understanding the cognitive processes involved in language, contributing valuable insights to the field of English language and literature studies.