back-formation (Q14573)
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a term
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | back-formation |
a term |
Statements
creating a word by removing actual or supposed affixes, such as kempt from unkempt
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a word-formation process in which an element, usually an affix, is removed from a word to create another, for example, burgle from burglar.
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