suffixaalisesta

The term "suffixaalisesta" refers to a linguistic phenomenon where a word or morpheme is formed by adding a suffix to a base word or stem. This process is a common method of word formation in many languages, including Finnish, Estonian, and several other Uralic languages. The suffix can alter the meaning, grammatical function, or other properties of the base word.

In Finnish, for example, the suffix -inen is used to form adjectives from nouns. The noun "työ" (work) becomes the adjective "työinen" (busy). Similarly, the suffix -sti is used to form adverbs from adjectives. The adjective "nopea" (fast) becomes the adverb "nopeasti" (quickly).

The suffixation process is productive, meaning that new words can be created by adding suffixes to existing words. This is in contrast to root-and-pattern morphology, where words are formed by combining a root with a specific pattern of affixes.

The suffixes used in suffixation can be inflectional or derivational. Inflectional suffixes change the form of a word to indicate grammatical categories such as case, number, or tense. Derivational suffixes, on the other hand, change the word class or meaning of a word.

Suffixation is a fundamental aspect of many languages' morphology and plays a crucial role in their syntax and semantics. It allows for the creation of a vast array of words from a relatively small set of base words, contributing to the richness and expressiveness of language.