Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Back-Formation.
Back-Formation - as a noun
A word invented (usually unwittingly by subtracting an affix) on the assumption that a familiar word derives from it
Example Sentences
"The word 'editor' was created through back-formation from the word 'editorial'."
"The noun 'televise' is a back-formation from the verb 'television'."
"The verb 'burgle' is a back-formation from the noun 'burglar'."
"The term 'donate' was formed by back-formation from the noun 'donation'."
"The word 'liaise' is a back-formation from the noun 'liaison'."
Word Game Points
Is BACK-FORMATION a valid Scrabble word?
No, back-formation is NOT valid for Scrabble
Is BACK-FORMATION a valid Words With Friends word?
No, back-formation is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordBACK-FORMATION is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is BACK-FORMATION a valid WordFeud word?
No, back-formation is NOT valid for WordFeud
Invalid WordBACK-FORMATION is not a valid WordFeud word.
