Arabic-L:LING:New Word Formation and OCR Query

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Date: 20 Nov 2000
From: Amin Almuhanna <MCUIGAA2 at fs1.ccl.umist.ac.uk>
Subject: New Word Formation and OCR Query

Hi,

I need some help with the following:
What are the different (maybe agreed upon?) mechanisms used
to coin new terms in Arabic? I understand that Arabic has a very
strong derivation (ishtiqaq) ability, so to speak, to introduce new
terms to the language. But what are the next preferred or used
mechanism if derivation fails. For example, where does borrowing,
compounding aand/or transliteration come? Could someone
please lead to relevant sources?
Also, Does anyone know of the best and most efficient Arabic
OCR in the market?

Thank you,
Amin Almuhanna

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