The project explores the interplay between word-formation and discourse structure. Central to this is the idea that products of word-formation – whether lexicalized, occasional, or novel formations – may contribute to the construction of discourse structure in various ways, for example as anaphoric devices or as cohesion markers. Conversely, discourse structure can also influence the creation and use of complex words. The research draws on widely annotated corpus data, taking into account also potentially relevant factors such as text type.