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back formation
noun
, Linguistics.
- the analogical creation of one word from another word that appears to be a derived or inflected form of the first by dropping the apparent affix or by modification.
- a word so formed, as typewrite from typewriter.
back formation
noun
- the invention of a new word on the assumption that a familiar word is derived from it. The verbs edit and burgle were so created from editor and burglar
- a word formed by this process
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Word History and Origins
Origin of back formation1
First recorded in 1885–90
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Example Sentences
In any event, the men should be taught to take some form of a closed back-to-back formation.
From Project Gutenberg
In any event, the men should be taught to take some form of a closed back to back formation.
From Project Gutenberg
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