5.1 General remarks 求 The three major processes affixation or derivation (17.5%) Prefixation suffixation conversion(10.5%) composition or compounding(27%) 米 English Lexicology (m)English Lexicology(II) 4 5.1 General Remarks ◼ The three major processes ◼ affixation or derivation (17.5%) ◼ Prefixation ◼ suffixation ◼ conversion (10.5%) ◼ composition or compounding (27%)