Back-Formation
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a word invented (usually unwittingly by subtracting an affix) on the assumption that a familiar word derives from it
Framework senses
- §1
- a word invented (usually unwittingly by subtracting an affix) on the assumption that a familiar word derives from it
- §1 · legacy_primary
- a word invented (usually unwittingly by subtracting an affix) on the assumption that a familiar word derives from itDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column