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Apparent Mismatches Between Meaning

And Structure
Earlier, the point was made that the reliable interpretation of
complex words (whether derived or compounded) depends on an
expectation that meaning should go hand in hand with structure.
EXAMPLES :
NUCLEAR PHYSICIST

FRENCH HISTORIAN
Conclusion:
structure as guide but not straitjacket

It is not surprising that the structure of complex words should guide us


in their interpretation.

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