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-[[Appendix:World/Laefevian_language|Laefevian]] has a rich array of suffixes to denote diminutives, augmentatives, pejoratives and derogatory terms, as well as terms of endearment.
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+'''Evaluative morphology in [[Appendix:World/Laefevian_language|Laefevian]]''' refers to the set of morphological processes used to modify a word’s meaning by expressing subjective evaluation such as size, intensity, affection, disdain, etc. These derivational processes are productive in both nouns and adjectives, as well as verbs. Typical evaluative categories include, for example, '''diminutives''', '''augmentatives''', '''endearing''' or '''affectionate''' forms, '''pejoratives''', and '''superlative''' or '''intensifier''' derivatives.
+Laefevian employs a series of regular affixes (mostly suffixes but there is one prefix, too), most of which are historically related and phonologically transparent, to form evaluative terms. There is a set of basic suffixes, which can then combine (or stack) to create additional meanings.
 == Overview ==