REDUPLICATION

Reduplication is a prevalent morphological process in language that involves the repetition of all or part of a word. This research examines the reduplication processes in the Urhobo language, a Niger-Congo language spoken in Nigeria. By incorporating the morphological doubling theoretical framework, this study meticulously examines diverse reduplication patterns along with their semantic and grammatical functions. This study offers insights into how reduplication contributes to word formation and meaning in Urhobo. The research also explores the syntactic constraints that govern reduplication in the language, providing insights into the linguistic structure of Urhobo. By investigating reduplication in Urhobo, this research enhances our understanding of morphological processes and contributes to the broader field of linguistics