Word Formation in Sanskrit : With Special Reference to Taddhita Formation

This book provides an introduction to Sanskrit Word Formation and a detailed study of Taddhita Affixation; and is modeled on the theory of Word Formation by M. Aronoff. It claims that a Word Formation Rule should consist of four major linguistic features; namely, Phonology, Morphology, Syntactic and Semantics. The Taddhita Formation Rules are analysed in relation to these features. The author also examines the different views of the scholars regarding the authenticity of the Taddhita Formation Rules.