Submitted by
Rhona Mae P. Dacumos
Submitted to
Prof. Candice Grale Macliing
September 9, 2019
Compilation of Etymological and Morphological Process of Words
1. in’tl (adj.)
Etymology:
1780, coined by
Jeremy Bentham
from inter- "between"
+ national (adj.). In the
phrase international
jurisprudence.
He footnotes the word with:
The word international, it must be acknowledged, is a new one;
though, it is hoped, sufficiently analogous and intelligible. It is calculated
to express, in a more significant way, the branch of law which goes
commonly under the name of the law of nations: an appellation so
uncharacteristic, that, were it not for the force of custom, it would seem
rather to refer to internal jurisprudence. [Bentham, "Introduction to the
Principles of Morals and Legislation"]
Morphological Process: Abbreviation for international (int’l)
3. aircon (n.)
Etmology:
from air (n) + conditioner.
Along with air-
conditioning first attested 1909,
originally an industrial process in
textile manufacturing.
The word conditioning was applied to the determination of the moisture
content of textiles, control of which was essential to spin fine cotton yarns. The
original purpose of air-conditioning was to purify air and regulate moisture.
An earlier name for such a device (using ice and fans) was air
cooler (1875).
Morphological Process: Clipping of the word air conditioner
4. Hilux (n)
Etymology:
unknown
Morphological Process: Coinage
for a brand/ model of a car.
5. Phl (n)
Etymology:
from Spanish Islas Filipinas, literally "the islands of Philip," named for Philip II, king of
Spain.
Morphological Process: Abbreviation of Philippines
6. exec (n)
Etymology:
mid-15c., "performed, carried
out”
1640s, "of the branch of
government that carries out
the laws," from Middle French executif, from Latin executivus, from past
participle stem of exequi "follow after; carry out, accomplish"
The noun in this sense is from 1776, as a branch of government charged
with the execution and enforcement of the laws. Meaning "high-ranking
businessman" is 1902 in American English.
Morphological Process: Clipping from the word executive
7. to fire (v)
Etymology:
c. 1200, furen, "arouse, inflame, excite" (a figurative use); literal sense of
"set fire to" is attested from late 14c., from fire (n.)
The Old English verb fyrian "to supply with fire" apparently did not survive
into Middle English.
Morphological Process: Conversion from noun to verb (i.e. fire becomes to fire)
8. mom (n)
Etymology:
"mother," 1867, American
English, perhaps a shortening
of mommy. Adjectival phrase mom and pop to indicate a small shop or other
business run by a married couple is by 1946.
Morphological Process: Back formation of mommy to mom
9. MMDA (n)
Etymology:
Unknown
Morphological Process: Acronym for
Metropolitan Manila Development
Authority