Understanding the "-all" Suffix in English Word Formation #7985 (License: Personal Use)

This graphic demonstrates how removing the "-all" suffix from words like "ball," "wall," "tall," "call," and "mall" reveals their base forms. On the right, it contrasts with words like "stall," "small," and "fall," where "-all" functions as part of the root or morpheme. The starburst highlights the "-all" element for emphasis.

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